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Baked Kofta Pita Sandwich | The Mediterranean Dish. Baked ground lamb kofta patties, flavored with warm Mediterranean spices, served on Greek pita with fresh veggies and hummus spread. Make it for an easy dinner, or setup a make-your-own-sandwich bar for your next party! See it step-by-step on TheMediterraneanDish.com
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Baked Kofta Pita Sandwich

Warmly spiced lamb or beef kofta patties are baked and piled onto soft pita with creamy hummus, fresh vegetables, herbs, and olives. Ready in 35 minutes, this easy kofta pita works for a weeknight dinner or a make-your-own sandwich bar.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Turkish
Servings: 6 (yields roughly 18-24 patties)
Author: Suzy Karadsheh

Ingredients

For the Baked Kofta

  • 2 pounds ground lamb or beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac,
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika

For the Finishing Spice Mixture

For the Pita Sandwiches

  • 6 warm Greek pita or flatbread
  • Hummus, homemade or quality store-bought
  • 1 bunch fresh Italian parsley, stems removed
  • 6 ounces baby arugula
  • 3 tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into rounds
  • 1 onion, sliced into rounds or half-moons
  • Olives
  • Jalapeño peppers, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 425°F.
  • Mix the kofta. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, sumac, cumin, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Use clean hands to mix until everything is well combined.
  • Shape the patties. Form the meat mixture into 18 to 24 small balls, then lightly flatten each one into a patty. Arrange them about 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. Use two baking sheets if necessary to avoid crowding.
  • Bake. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the patties are well browned and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  • Prepare the toppings. While the kofta bake, warm the pita and arrange the hummus, parsley, arugula, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and jalapeños for serving. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon each of sumac, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika.
  • Season the kofta. Remove the cooked patties from the oven and sprinkle them with the finishing spice mixture.
  • Assemble. Spread each warm pita generously with hummus, then add the arugula and parsley. Top with 3 to 4 kofta patties and your choice of tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and jalapeños.
  • Serve. Enjoy the kofta pitas open-faced or folded into wraps.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.2g | Protein: 35.1g | Fat: 38.2g | Saturated Fat: 15.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 137.7mg | Sodium: 914.2mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 4.6g | Vitamin A: 2007IU | Vitamin C: 19.6mg | Calcium: 153.9mg | Iron: 6.1mg

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