Grilled Lamb Kofta with Cucumber-Radish Mint Salad and Couscous
Yield: 2 servings. Savory lamb kofta are grilled or seared until charred at the edges, then served with fluffy couscous and a cool cucumber-radish mint salad. It’s fragrant, fresh, and weeknight-friendly.
Ingredients
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Simple Truth® Natural Ground Lamb12 oz 11.99
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Kroger® Original Couscous3/4 cup dry 2.49
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Cucumber1/2 cucumber, diced 0.99
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Kroger® Radishes4 radishes, thinly sliced 1.99
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Mint1/4 cup chopped 1.49
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Organic Italian Parsley1/4 cup chopped, divided 2.49
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Gotham Greens® Gourmet Lettuce Mix2 packed cups 4.99
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Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs2 cloves, minced 2.49
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1 lemon, juiced 2.00
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Jumbo Red Onions1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 2.29
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Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons, divided
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1/2 teaspoon
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Paprika1/2 teaspoon
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Salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, finely chopped red onion, half the parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the lamb mixture into 6 small oval kofta patties or short logs.
- Cook the couscous: bring 3/4 cup water, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Make the salad by tossing cucumber, radishes, mint, remaining parsley, lettuce mix, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the kofta 3–4 minutes per side, turning until browned and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes total.
- Divide couscous between two plates. Add the kofta and pile the cucumber-radish mint salad alongside.
- Finish with an extra squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Cook time: 45 minutes total
Estimated cost: About $24–29 using listed ingredients; pantry staples not priced
Health notes: High in protein and rounded out with fresh vegetables and couscous. For a lighter plate, serve over extra greens and use a smaller couscous portion.
Drink pairing: A juicy red with gentle tannins complements the lamb and herbs without overpowering the crisp salad.