Grilled Kofta and Pita with Creamy Herb Yogurt Sandwich Recipe
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With this easy-to-follow recipe, you’ll be eating like a Greek God in no time. Using high-quality pasture-raised meat, this grilled kofta pita sandwich with creamy herb yogurt and fresh grilled veggies is sure to please and will feed up to four people! It makes for a simple dinner or impressive lunch and can pair with a side salad or soup.
The combination of fresh parsley, cilantro, and dill will dill-light your senses and leave your taste buds wanting more. If the weather isn’t nice enough for grilling, you can use your air fryer grill pan or your oven to cook the kofta.
Here is how to make this recipe with purpose-fueled food that’s better for the prosperity of our planet and people.
Ingredients
Kofta
- 1 lb. of ground pork, beef or lamb
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground pepper
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. ground chile de árbol (can substitute with ground cayenne pepper)
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. finely chopped rosemary
- 1/4 tsp. finely chopped thyme
- 1 tbsp. red wine
Yogurt
- 1/2 cup greek-style yogurt
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1/2 tbsp. chopped dill
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. local honey
- dash of hot sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Whisk together the yogurt sauce ingredients and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Combine meat and spices. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Once rested, shape your meat and spice mixture into four 4 oz. tube-shaped patties and grill until an internal temperature of 160 ̊F is reached. Grill your pita as well.
Build your sandwich by placing kofta on top of the pita and drizzling yogurt sauce. Top with your choice of sliced red onion, radish, cilantro leaves and your favorite pickles! This serves four people.