Quick Lamb Kofta With Harissa Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 4

Middle Eastern inspired dish from April 2010 Cooking Light.

Ingredients:

1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice

1 teaspoon saffron thread

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons grated fresh onions

2 tablespoons 2% greek-style plain yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 lb lean ground lamb

cooking spray

1/2 cup 2% greek-style plain yogurt

1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

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.
4. While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 c yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta.

By RecipeOfHealth.com