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Location: Quality Food Center - Factoria (3550 Factoria Blvd SE)

Grilled Lamb Kofta Patties with Cucumber–Dill Yogurt + Sautéed Zucchini & Sweet Onion

A quick Middle Eastern-inspired grill (or stovetop grill pan) dinner: juicy lamb kofta-style patties packed with garlic and spice, paired with cool cucumber-dill yogurt and a simple sauté of zucchini and onions. Big flavor, minimal ingredients, and no stew/pasta vibes.

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Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb 1 lb $9.99 (sale)
  • Organic Cucumber (or Organic Long English Cucumber) 1 cucumber, grated or finely chopped $1.29 (or $3.99)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 2 tbsp chopped $2.79
  • Plain yogurt (Greek or regular) 3/4 cup
  • Organic Zucchini Squash 1 lb (about 2 medium), sliced into half-moons $2.79/lb
  • Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 3 lb bag 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced $4.99 (sale)
  • Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, grated/minced, divided $2.79
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp
  • Ground coriander (optional) 1/2 tsp
  • Paprika 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional: lemon juice or vinegar 1–2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Prep yogurt sauce: In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, 1 small grated/minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and optional lemon juice/vinegar. Stir and set aside (chilling even 10 minutes helps).
  2. Prep lamb: In a bowl, mix ground lamb with remaining garlic, cumin, paprika, optional coriander, 3/4 tsp salt, and lots of black pepper. Form into 6–8 small patties (they cook faster and stay juicy).
  3. Grill patties: Heat grill to medium-high and oil grates (or use a stovetop grill pan). Grill patties 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (or to your preferred doneness). Rest 3 minutes.
  4. Cook zucchini side (stove): While lamb grills/rests, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3–4 minutes. Add zucchini and another pinch of salt; sauté 6–8 minutes until tender with some golden spots. Finish with pepper and a tiny splash of lemon/vinegar if desired.
  5. Serve: Spoon cucumber-dill yogurt onto plates, top with lamb patties, and serve with sautéed zucchini and onions on the side.

Health notes: ~700–850 calories per serving. Higher in saturated fat (lamb) but balanced with plenty of vegetables and a yogurt-based sauce. Choose leaner ground lamb if available and go heavier on veg for a lighter plate.

Drink pairing: Wine: Washington Syrah or Grenache blend; Beer: a crisp lager or amber ale.

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