Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)

Ingredients

• 2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.

2. 2

   Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.