Spiced Lamb Kofta Sheet Pan
Ground lamb seasoned with warm spices, formed into skewers, and roasted until golden. Served over tahini sauce with fresh cucumber and tomato—complete Middle Eastern dinner in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup tahini
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Mix lamb, minced onion, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Divide mixture into 8 portions. Mold each around a metal skewer, pressing firmly into a 4-inch log.
- 3
Brush kofta with 2 tbsp olive oil. Lay on a sheet pan. Roast at 425°F for 12–14 minutes until edges char and meat reads 160°F.
- 4
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, 1 garlic clove (minced), 3 tbsp water, salt, and pepper until smooth and pourable.
- 5
Spread tahini sauce on a platter. Lay kofta on top. Scatter cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes around.
- 6
Drizzle with extra olive oil and fresh parsley. Serve immediately with warm flatbread.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- metal skewers (8)
- sheet pan
- oven
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- knife
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