GROUND - Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach - 6 Points

By Unblond1

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay, 2007

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/3 small red onion, finely grated
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne powder
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 cups baby spinach, washed and dried
• Pita bread, lightly toasted (not in Point count)
• 1/2 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely diced
• kosher salt
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• Pinch cayenne pepper

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 50mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

* Whisk together 1 tablespoon of the oil, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the turkey and parsley and using your hands, gently mix until combined. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors meld. Can be made 8 hours in advance and refrigerated.

* Heat the grill to high.

* Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and roll into balls. Gently press down on the top of each patty to flatten slightly. Brush the patties on both sides with 1/2 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.

* Grill the kofte until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.

* Whisk together the lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the spinach and toss to lightly coat the leaves in the dressing. Fill each pita with 2 of the patties, top with spinach, red onions and raita.

For the apple raita:

* Stir together the yogurt, apple, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.