Quick Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

By LaLaCooks

Ingredients

• Rice:
• 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• Kofta:
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh onion
• 2 tablespoons 2% Greek-style plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• Cooking spray
• Sauce:
• 1/2 cup 2% Greek-style plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare rice, cook boil-in-bag jasmine rice and saffron in boiling water according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with green onions.

2. While rice cooks, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and next 9 ingredients (through lamb); shape into 12 oblong patties.

3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 10 minutes or until done, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.

4. While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 cup yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta and rice.