Keto Turkish-Style Kofte
Elevate your low-carb meal game with this Keto Turkish-Style Kofte recipe, a healthy and flavorful twist on a Middle Eastern classic! This dish combines a savory blend of ground beef and optional ground lamb, mixed with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and coriander, all bound together with almond flour for a perfect keto-friendly texture. Enhanced with fresh parsley, grated onion, and garlic, these juicy, herbaceous kofte patties are cooked to golden perfection in olive or avocado oil. Serve them over crisp lettuce leaves with refreshing cucumber slices, and pair with rich tahini sauce or creamy Greek yogurt for the ultimate keto-friendly feast. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests with a taste of Turkish-inspired flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- 250 grams Ground lamb (optional, for richer flavor)
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 50 grams Almond flour
- 30 grams Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil (for cooking)
- 4 large Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
- 100 grams Cucumber slices (for serving, optional)
- 60 ml Tahini sauce or plain Greek yogurt (optional garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground lamb (if using).
Add the grated onion, minced garlic, almond flour, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
Crack the egg into the bowl and mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to help bind the ingredients and enhance the flavors.
While the mixture chills, heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil or avocado oil.
Remove the meat mixture from the refrigerator and form it into small, oval-shaped patties about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
Cook the koftes in batches, searing them for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are browned and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once cooked, transfer the koftes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the koftes on a platter with lettuce leaves, cucumber slices, and your choice of tahini sauce or plain Greek yogurt for dipping. Enjoy your low-carb Turkish-style meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 246.9 g | 317% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.4 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 774 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 3230 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 161.5 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 555 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 3281 mg | 70% | |
*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.
