Mediterranean Diet Friendly Basil-Parsley Beef Kofta Bites with Carrot

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Basil-Parsley Beef Kofta Bites with Carrot

Ground beef gets worked with fistfuls of fresh basil and parsley, plus garlic, cumin, and coriander, then rolled into compact bites and seared until deeply browned on the outside and juicy within. Alongside, carrot rounds roast in olive oil until they turn tender and caramelized at the edges, giving you a naturally sweet contrast to the savory, herb-packed kofta. A final scatter of fresh parsley brightens the whole platter right before serving. The combination of lean protein, olive oil, fresh herbs, and roasted vegetables makes this a genuinely solid pick for a Mediterranean-style spread. It's easy to make ahead, easy to portion for sharing, and just as good served warm or at room temperature. This one's a keeper for anyone building out a Mediterranean diet rotation.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the carrots

3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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¼ tsp salt

For the kofta

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the carrot rounds with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt, then spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
2
Roast the carrots for 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until tender when pierced with a fork and golden at the edges.

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