Turkey Koftas

 Ingredients

Turkey Koftas:

• 2 lbs ground turkey thigh*
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
• 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Sides:

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, quartered
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 5 pitas or naan bread

Garlic Lemon Yogurt:

• 2 cups thick plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 lemon zest and juice
• 2 tsp finely chopped mint leaves
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

Instructions

Turkey Koftas:

1. Soak 10 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a large bowl combine turkey, onion, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix** until all ingredients are well blended.

3. Using a 1/3 cup measuring tool, make 10-12 oval shaped patties and pierce with a soaked toothpick through the middle. Place in fridge while grill preheats.

4. Preheat grill to high heat. Add Turkey Koftas to the grill and reduce temperature down to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping once after 8 minutes, or until meat has reached 165°.

Sides:

1. Place all sliced/chopped fresh vegetables on a plate.

Yogurt:

1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

Pita: