Red Lentil Kofta With Spinach

Kofta is a popular dish in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines, and it is typically made with ground meat. This vegetarian version uses red lentils and spinach to create a delicious and nutritious alternative.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Red Lentil Kofta With Spinach

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Red lentils
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 cup Bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils and cook them according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden brown.
3. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked lentils, sautéed spinach mixture, ground cumin, ground coriander, chili powder, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
5. Shape the mixture into small kofta balls and place them on a baking sheet.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the koftas for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. While the koftas are baking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
8. Serve the red lentil kofta with spinach hot, accompanied by the yogurt sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.