Dairy-Free Lebanese Kafta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavorful Dairy-Free Lebanese Kafta recipe, a Middle Eastern classic that’s perfect for grilling season. This easy-to-make dish combines ground beef or lamb with finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, and mint, delivering vibrant herbal notes that pair beautifully with earthy spices like cumin, allspice, paprika, and coriander. Shaped onto skewers and grilled to perfection, these smoky, aromatic kafta are tender and juicy, making them an ideal protein-packed option for gluten-free and dairy-free diets. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs wonderfully with grilled vegetables, fluffy rice, or warm flatbread for a wholesome, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or craving a taste of authentic Lebanese cuisine, this recipe will delight your taste buds with its bold flavors and fragrant aromas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground allspice
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat with the finely chopped onion, parsley, and mint.
Add in the ground cumin, allspice, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.
Mix in the olive oil and minced garlic until all ingredients are well combined. You can use your hands for thorough mixing.
Take a handful of the meat mixture and shape it around a skewer, forming a long sausage-like shape. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until the meat is fully cooked and has a nice char.
Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the kafta with a side of grilled vegetables, rice, or flatbread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1673 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.3 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2884 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 95.9 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 3912 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
