Quick Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

Name: Quick Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian & Sahel
Ingredients: 1 bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice (3 1/2 ounce); 1 tsp saffron thread; 2 tbsp thinly sliced green onions; 2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp grated fresh onions; 2 tbsp 2% greek-style plain yogurt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 tsp bottled minced garlic; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 lb lean ground lamb; cooking spray; 0.5 cup 2% greek-style plain yogurt; 0.25 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp bottled minced garlic; 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp salt

Lamb, greek-style yogurt and boil come together in these Tunisian meatballs, fragrant with saffron and cumin and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 25 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
For rice: cook boil-in-bag jasmine rice and saffron in boiling water according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with fork and sprinkle with green onions.
2
While rice is cooking, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and ingredients through lamb; shape into 12 oblong patties.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Coat with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook approximately 10 minutes until done. Turning to brown all sides.
10 min
4
While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 c yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta.