Turkish Kofte

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. lean ground meat (turkey or hamburger)
  • 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped onions
  • 1/4 c. bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • garlic to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Form balls (about golf ball size), then flatten. These may be fried, baked in oven (350°) for approximately 3 to 5 minutes per side or barbecued. When cooked, they should resemble small hamburger patties.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

536 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 23.5g 47% DV
Total Fat 17.1g 22% DV
Carbs 78.7g 29% DV
Fiber 10.2g 36% DV
Sugar 4.8g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10219mg 100% DV
Potassium 1229mg 26% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 39.8mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 23.2mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 410.5mg 32% DV
Iron 22.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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