Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Beef Kofta Bites with Carrot

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Beef Kofta Bites with Carrot

These golden-spiced kofta bites bring warm ginger, turmeric, and cumin together with fresh parsley and cilantro, all seared in olive oil until deeply browned on the outside and juicy within. Roasted carrot rounds, tossed in olive oil and turmeric until caramelized at the edges, make the perfect sweet, earthy partner on the platter. The whole dish leans on lean protein, good olive oil, fresh herbs, and simple roasted vegetables — exactly the kind of everyday combination that makes it such a natural fit for a Mediterranean-style plate. It's quick enough for a weeknight but looks like something you'd serve for guests, especially scattered with a little extra parsley right before serving. Pair it with a simple salad or some warm flatbread and you've got a complete, satisfying meal built entirely around real, whole ingredients.

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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 ground turmeric
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).
2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the carrot rounds with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp salt on a rimmed baking sheet, spreading them in a single layer. Roast for 20–22 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until the edges are golden and the rounds are tender when pierced with a fork.
2
While the carrots roast, combine the ground beef, grated ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt, parsley, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat — do not overwork.

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