Kofta Burgers
Turkish-inspired spiced lamb kofta burgers, grilled and served with pita bread, fresh vegetables, and yogurt.
- 37 min
- 520 kcal
- Turkish
- Sandwich
Mellowpan tip: Makes 8 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

Ingredients
For 8 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Put the ground lamb in a large bowl with all the other burger ingredients and a good pinch of salt.
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Step 2:
Mix everything together with your hands, working it through your fingers until completely combined.
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Step 3:
Shape the mixture into 16 small burgers.
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Step 4:
Freeze the burgers for up to 1 month, or chill them for up to 1 day ahead, if desired.
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Step 5:
Heat the grill to its highest setting and arrange the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray; cook in batches if needed.
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Step 6:
Grill on the highest shelf for 5–6 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
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Step 7:
Pile the burgers onto a platter and serve with the pita bread, vegetables, and yogurt so everyone can build their own sandwich.








