Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Lamb Kofta with Asparagus

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Lamb Kofta with Asparagus

Warmly spiced with grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, and coriander, these lamb kofta are seared until deeply browned outside and juicy within, then rested just long enough to stay tender. Fresh parsley and mint mixed right into the meat keep every bite bright, while a hot skillet does the work of building a real crust in just a few minutes per side. Alongside, asparagus spears roast until tender-crisp with lightly browned tips, tossed simply in olive oil and a touch more turmeric for color and warmth. The whole plate leans on good olive oil, fresh herbs, and vegetables doing real work rather than heavy sauces or fillers, which makes it a natural fit for a Mediterranean way of cooking. It's an easy one to put on repeat: quick enough for a weeknight, but colorful and fragrant enough to serve when company's coming. Scatter extra parsley over the top and dig in while everything's hot.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the kofta

1 ½ lb ground lamb
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground lamb 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).
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
¾ tsp salt
3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

For the asparagus

1 ½ lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, parsley, and mint. Mix with your hands until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.

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