Afghan Kofta (Meatballs)
Middle-eastern style meatballs, Kofta 176
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Ingredients
| 1 | pound |
ground beef
|
|
| 1 | each |
onions
finely minced |
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
finely minced |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
finely minced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
coriander
ground |
* |
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
* |
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste, freshly ground |
* |
Directions
Knead together the beef, onion, pepper, garlic and salt and pepper.
Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Form into 16 oval balls.
String 4 on skewers alternating with a onion quarter, green pepper quarter and cherry tomato on each skewer.
Grill about 5 minutes until browned, turn and grill other side.
Served with spiced brown rice and a large piece of the flat Afghan bread.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 172g (6.1 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 29755% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 98mg
33%
Sodium 96mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars g
Protein
56g
Vitamin A 2%
•
Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 4%
•
Iron 17%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
