Beef and Lentil Koftes

These spiced koftes are a great way to add fibre and plant-based protein to a classic minced beef mix. Puy lentils give a satisfying texture, while ro...These spiced koftes are a great way to add fibre and plant-based protein to a classic minced beef mix. Puy lentils give a satisfying texture, while rose harissa adds smoky heat and depth. Serve them with flatbreads, yoghurt, and crunchy veg, or tuck into a lunchbox salad for a flavourful, make-ahead meal. Read more These spiced koftes are a great way to add fibre and plant-based protein to a classic minced beef mix. Puy lentils give a satisfying texture, while rose harissa adds smoky heat and depth. Serve them with flatbreads, yoghurt, and crunchy veg, or tuck into a lunchbox salad for a flavourful, make-ahead meal. These spiced koftes are a great way to add fibre and plant-based protein to a classic minced beef mix. Puy lentils give a satisfying texture, while rose harissa adds smoky heat and depth. Serve them with flatbreads, yoghurt, and crunchy veg, or tuck into a lunchbox salad for a flavourful, make-ahead meal.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
20 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Contains
Eggs

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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

7g
Protein
55kcal
Calories
1g
Total Fat
4g
Carbs
0g
Sugars
2g
Fibre
12mg
Calcium
1%
 
1mg
Iron
6%
 
11mg
Magnesium
3%
 
119mg
Potassium
3%
 
172mg
Sodium
7%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.5mcg
Vitamin B12
21%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin D
1%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin E
1%
 
41mcg
Vitamin B9
10%
 
23mcg
Vitamin A
3%
 
7mg
Vitamin C
8%
 
1.1mg
Zinc
10%
 
35mcg
Vitamin K
29%
 
0.1mg
Copper
11%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B2
8%
 
1.6mg
Vitamin B3
10%
 
0.1mg
Vitamin B6
6%
 
65mg
Phosphorus
5%
 
Protein: 7g; Calories: 55kcal; Total Fat: 1g; Carbs: 4g; Sugars: 0g; Fibre: 2g; Calcium: 12mg (1%); Iron: 1mg (6%); Magnesium: 11mg (3%); Potassium: 119mg (3%); Sodium: 172mg (7%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg (21%); Vitamin D: 0.1mcg (1%); Vitamin E: 0.2mg (1%); Vitamin B9: 41mcg (10%); Vitamin A: 23mcg (3%); Vitamin C: 7mg (8%); Zinc: 1.1mg (10%); Vitamin K: 35mcg (29%); Copper: 0.1mg (11%); Vitamin B2: 0.1mg (8%); Vitamin B3: 1.6mg (10%); Vitamin B6: 0.1mg (6%); Phosphorus: 65mg (5%)
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Contains
Eggs

Ingredients

Serves 12
garlic cloves
minced
Swaps: coriander, mint
roughly chopped
puy lentils (cooked)
beef mince
sea salt
fine
black pepper
harissa paste
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan.

2

Place the egg, garlic, and parsley into a food processor and blitz until smooth.

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