Turky Kofta and Tahini Sauce

By wardcarrie5

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup coarse fresh or dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs
• 5 TBS chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp. ground cumin divided
• 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp. salt plus 1/8 divided
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 TBS tahini
• 1 TBS lemon juice

Details

Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat grill to medium-high
2. combine turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, 4 TBS cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin, allspice, 1/2 tsp salt and cayenne in a large bowl; gently knead together. Do not over mix. Form the mixture into two ovals on each skewer; use about 1/3 cup for each and place at least 1 inch apart.
3. Oil the grill rack. Grill the kebabs until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165 degrees, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Combine yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, the remaining 1 TBS spoon of cilantro, 1/2 tsp cumin and 1/8 tsp salt in small bowl.

Per serving: 255 cals., 12 fat, 13 carb., 26 protein, 2 fiber