Kofte in Pita Pockets

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these flavorful Kofte in Pita Pockets, a Middle Eastern-inspired dish that’s perfect for quick yet satisfying meals. Juicy, spiced koftes made from a blend of ground beef and lamb are seasoned with a fragrant mix of cumin, coriander, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon, then grilled to perfection for a smoky char. Stuffed into soft, warm pita bread alongside crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and sweet red onion, these pita pockets are finished with a tangy homemade yogurt-mint sauce for a refreshing kick. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a wholesome and delicious way to explore global flavors that the whole family will love! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a grab-and-go option.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g Ground beef
• 250 g Ground lamb
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely grated
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground paprika
• 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 2 cups Fresh lettuce, shredded
• 2 medium Tomatoes, sliced
• 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Fresh mint, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 2

Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into elongated oval patties about 3 inches long.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

Step 4

Cook the koftes in the skillet or on the grill pan for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are browned on the outside and cooked through. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped fresh mint to make a quick tangy sauce.

Step 6

Cut the pita bread in half to form pockets. Gently open the pockets and stuff with shredded lettuce, slices of tomato, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 7

Add 2 koftes to each pita pocket and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Kofte in Pita Pockets!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1679.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2479.9

Total Fat 131.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 420.6mg	0%
Sodium 4677.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 148.0g	0%

Vitamin D 127.6IU	0%
Calcium 794.3mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3910.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.3%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 30.4%