Kefta Skewers with Quinoa Tabouli and Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Name: Kefta Skewers with Quinoa Tabouli and Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef chuck; 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley; 1 tbsp red chili flakes; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp ground allspice; ½ tsp ground cumin; ½ tsp ground coriander; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 4 medium scallions, diced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; For the Tabouli:; ½ cup cooked quinoa; Juice from two lemons; 2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; ½ cup chopped fresh mint; ½ lb ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered; 5 scallions, diced; ¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt and pepper; For the Yogurt Sauce:; 1 cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

This recipe for Kefta Skewers has roots in Middle Eastern cooking. These Kefta have a Moroccan flair, which comes from the delicious spice mixture. This whole recipe comes together quickly and is great for a crowd. Double, triple or quadruple the quantities with ease! It’s healthy, cultural and delicious.

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CategoryBeef, Dressings and Sauces, Featured, Gluten Free, Main Dishes, Meal Under 30, Skewers, SummerTags#beef, #cherrytomatoes, #extravirginoliveoil, #greekyogurt, #quinoa, #spices, #tabouli

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time30 mins

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef chuck

2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

1 tbsp red chili flakes

½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp ground allspice

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

4 medium scallions, diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Tabouli:

½ cup cooked quinoa

Juice from two lemons

2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

½ cup chopped fresh mint

½ lb ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered

5 scallions, diced

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and pepper

For the Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Make the Kefta:

1

Combine all the Kefta ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with your hands until all the spices and herbs are incorporated into the ground beef. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2

Heat your grill to medium-high (about 425 - 450°F).

3

Form 2 tbsp of the beef mixture around metal skewers in a log formation.

4

Drizzle the beef on the skewers with Colavita olive oil.

5

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 minutes.
Allow to rest 5 minutes.

For the Tabouli:

6

Mix all the tabouli ingredients together in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust as you like. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (or in the refrigerator for longer) for the flavors to meld.

For the Yogurt Sauce:

7

Place all the yogurt sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it with a little water (try a tbsp at a time).
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assemble:

8

Serve the kefta alongside the tabouli and yogurt sauce.

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef chuck

2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

1 tbsp red chili flakes

½ tsp smoked paprika

¼ tsp ground allspice

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

4 medium scallions, diced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Tabouli:

½ cup cooked quinoa

Juice from two lemons

2 cups chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

½ cup chopped fresh mint

½ lb ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered

5 scallions, diced

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and pepper

For the Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup Greek yogurt

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Make the Kefta:

1

Combine all the Kefta ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with your hands until all the spices and herbs are incorporated into the ground beef. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

2

Heat your grill to medium-high (about 425 - 450°F).

3

Form 2 tbsp of the beef mixture around metal skewers in a log formation.

4

Drizzle the beef on the skewers with Colavita olive oil.

5

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3 minutes.
Allow to rest 5 minutes.

For the Tabouli:

6

Mix all the tabouli ingredients together in a large bowl. Taste for seasoning and adjust as you like. Allow to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (or in the refrigerator for longer) for the flavors to meld.

For the Yogurt Sauce:

7

Place all the yogurt sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. If the mixture is too thick, you can thin it with a little water (try a tbsp at a time).
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assemble:

8

Serve the kefta alongside the tabouli and yogurt sauce.

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