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Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach (Bobby Flay) Recipe

Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach (Bobby Flay) Recipe

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Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach (Bobby Flay)

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Ingredients:

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6 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 small red onion, finely grated
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lb ground turkey , 90 percent lean
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 lb baby spinach, washed and dried
pita bread, lightly toasted
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup greek yogurt
1 granny smith apple, cored and finely diced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
pinch ground cinnamon
pinch cayenne pepper

Directions:

Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the oil, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the turkey and parsley and using your hands, gently mix until combined. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors meld. Can be made 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.
Heat the grill to high.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and roll into balls. Gently press down on the top of each patty to flatten slightly. Brush the patties on both sides with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the kofte until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
Whisk together the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the spinach and toss to lightly coat the leaves in the dressing. Fill each pita with 3 of the patties, top with spinach, red onions and raita. Place a patty Transfer the spinach to a platter and arrange the kofte on top of the leaves. Top each patty with some of the raita.
For the apple raita:
Stir together the yogurt, apple, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Cook's Note: This can be made 2 hours in advance.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	708.06 Kcal (2965 kJ)
Calories from fat	293.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.57g	50%
Cholesterol	125.4mg	42%
Sodium	509.58mg	21%
Potassium	917.14mg	20%
Total Carbs	53.4g	18%
Sugars	6.85g	27%
Dietary Fiber	8.37g	33%
Protein	52.07g	104%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	31%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	152.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.14 Kcal (788 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.65g	50%
Cholesterol	33.32mg	42%
Sodium	135.4mg	21%
Potassium	243.7mg	20%
Total Carbs	14.19g	18%
Sugars	1.82g	27%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	33%
Protein	13.83g	104%
Vitamin C	5mg	31%
Iron	1.1mg	22%
Calcium	40.6mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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