Low Sodium Kefta
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and heart-healthy Low Sodium Kefta, a lighter take on the classic Middle Eastern dish. Made with your choice of ground beef or lamb, this recipe is bursting with freshness from aromatic herbs like parsley and cilantro, while warm spices such as cumin, paprika, and cinnamon create an irresistible depth of flavor. A zing of lemon juice and a touch of unsalted tomato paste keep the dish moist and vibrant without the need for added salt. Ready in just 35 minutes, these tender, spiced patties can be grilled or pan-fried to perfection and pair beautifully with rice, salad, or warm flatbread. Perfect for those following a low-sodium diet, this dish proves that healthy eating can still pack a flavorful punch.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef or lamb
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted tomato paste
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and cilantro, then mince the garlic cloves.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, ground coriander, cinnamon, lemon juice, olive oil, and tomato paste.
Step 3
Mix all the ingredients well using your hands until they are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
Step 4
Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape each part into a small elongated patty or sausage shape.
Step 5
If using skewers, gently insert a skewer into the center of each patty. This step is optional if you're pan-frying.
Step 6
Preheat a grill or a pan over medium-high heat. If grilling, lightly oil the grill grates. If using a pan, add a bit of olive oil.
Step 7
Cook the kefta for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and nicely browned on the outside.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove from heat and let them rest for a few minutes.
Step 9
Serve warm with your choice of side dishes such as salad, rice, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (647.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1464.5 |
| Total Fat 115.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 42.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 400mg | 0% |
| Sodium 402.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 19.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.5g | |
| Protein 88.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 198.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1925.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories