Beef Koftas With Pitas and Yogurt

Submitted by Pinaygourmet 345142

"Yummy Greek inspired meal, its lean too. From Canadian Living and Weetabix Cooking CD."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
• 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mild paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 4 whole wheat pita bread
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

directions

1. In food processor, puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
2. Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.
3. Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
4. Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.
5. Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
6. Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.
7. Meanwhile, grill or broil pita breads, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut into quarters.
8. Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.
9. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.