Careme

Ingredients

• Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb (1 lb) 1 lb $9.99 (sale)
• Organic Romaine Lettuce 1 head (or hearts equivalent) $3.99
• Fresh Organic On-the-Vine Tomatoes 2 medium tomatoes, diced $3.99/lb
• Fresh Organic Large Ripe Avocado 1 avocado, diced $1.50 (sale)
• Fresh Onions – Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion (3 lb bag) 2 tbsp finely diced (optional) $5.49
• Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 2 cloves, grated/minced $2.79
• Ground cumin 1 tsp
• Smoked paprika 1 tsp
• Dried oregano 1 tsp
• Salt 1 tsp (plus more to taste)
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Vinegar (red wine or cider) 1–2 tbsp
• Greek yogurt (optional sauce) 1/3 cup + pinch salt + garlic

Instructions

1. Make lamb mixture: combine ground lamb with 1 clove garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form 6 small patties or 8–10 small oblong ‘kofta’ shapes (skewers optional).
2. Cook (grill or stove): Grill over medium-high 3–4 minutes per side, or sear in a skillet on medium-high with a little oil until cooked through (160°F). Rest 3 minutes.
3. Tomato-avocado salsa: toss diced tomatoes + avocado + (optional) onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Romaine salad: chop romaine, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, pinch of salt, and remaining minced garlic clove (go easy).
5. Optional quick yogurt sauce: stir yogurt with pinch salt and a little grated garlic.
6. Serve kofta with romaine salad and tomato-avocado salsa (and yogurt sauce if using).