Izmir Kofte
Izmir Kofte is a gluten free and primal recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 183 calories, 5g of protein, and 15g of fat. For $1.1 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires tomato paste, onion, salt and pepper, and ground cumin. It works best as a side dish, and is done in about 45 minutes. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 38%, which is rather bad. Similar recipes include Chicken Kofte with Zucchini, Beef Kofte Kebab, and Turkish Kadinbudu Kofte.
- Serves: 6
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 7.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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eggs | 2.0 | None | |
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parsley | 3.0 | Tbsps | None |
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garlic cloves | 2.0 | None | |
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ground cumin | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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lamb/beef stock | 480.0 | milliliters | None |
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ground beef | 1.0 | kilo | None |
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onion | 1.0 | small | None |
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paprika | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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peppers | 2.0 | mediums | None |
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salt and pepper | 6.0 | servings | None |
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tomato paste | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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tomatoes | 3.0 | larges | None |
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butter | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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virgin olive oil | 54.0 | milliliters | None |
eggs
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
parsley
Qty: 3.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
garlic cloves
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
ground cumin
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
lamb/beef stock
Qty: 480.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
ground beef
Qty: 1.0
Metric: kilo
Price: None
onion
Qty: 1.0
Metric: small
Price: None
paprika
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
peppers
Qty: 2.0
Metric: mediums
Price: None
salt and pepper
Qty: 6.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
tomato paste
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
tomatoes
Qty: 3.0
Metric: larges
Price: None
butter
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
virgin olive oil
Qty: 54.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Make the sauce first. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and water or stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- tomato paste
- tomato
- butter
- sauce
- stock
- water
Equipment:
- sauce pan
- oven
Step 2: Let simmer, stirring occasionally, while you make the kfte so that the tomatoes boil down.
Ingredients:
- tomato
Step 3: Combine the ground lamb or beef, onion, garlic, eggs, paprika, cumin and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. With moistened hands, mix the ingredients for about 2 minutes. Keep a bowl of warm water nearby to wet your hands while working. Shape the meat mixture into 20-25 oval balls.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- ground lamb
- paprika
- parsley
- garlic
- cumin
- onion
- water
- beef
- egg
- meat
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 4: Heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat, add the kfte and lightly brown the meat all over (about 5 minutes).
Ingredients:
- meat
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 5: Place the kfte in an ovenproof dish and set them aside.
Step 6: Pour the tomato sauce over the kfte. Arrange the green peppers on top. Cover the dish and bake for 40 minutes. To check for doneness, cut one kfte open; it should be brown, not pink.
Ingredients:
- green pepper
- tomato sauce
Equipment:
- oven
Step 7: Serve with fried potatoes or rice and salad.
Ingredients:
- potato
- rice
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 182.69 kcal | 9.13% |
| Fat | 14.82 g | 22.8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.21 g | 26.33% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.12 g | 3.04% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 6.74 g | 2.45% |
| Sugar | 4.74 g | 5.26% |
| Cholesterol | 64.7 mg | 21.57% |
| Sodium | 404.29 mg | 17.58% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 5.23 g | 10.47% |
| Vitamin C | 48.86 mg | 59.22% |
| Vitamin K | 49.48 µg | 47.13% |
| Vitamin A | 1486.97 IU | 29.74% |
| Vitamin E | 2.47 mg | 16.45% |
| Potassium | 539.8 mg | 15.42% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.28 mg | 13.84% |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 11.93% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19 mg | 11.04% |
| Iron | 1.89 mg | 10.5% |
| Phosphorus | 99.39 mg | 9.94% |
| Fiber | 2.38 g | 9.53% |
| Selenium | 5.96 µg | 8.51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.66 mg | 8.29% |
| Copper | 0.16 mg | 8.14% |
| Folate | 32.13 µg | 8.03% |
| Magnesium | 29.26 mg | 7.32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11 mg | 7.13% |
| Calcium | 47.31 mg | 4.73% |
| Zinc | 0.68 mg | 4.51% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39 mg | 3.92% |
| Vitamin D | 0.36 µg | 2.42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14 µg | 2.37% |
