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grilled vegan kofta on top of a green salad with vegetables and tzatziki.
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Vegan Kofta

These vegan kofta kebabs are grilled to perfection and served with creamy vegan tzatziki. Made from a bold blend of vegan ground meat, spices, and herbs, they’re a hearty protein to serve in flatbread wraps or Middle Eastern-inspired salads.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 7 skewers
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Nora Taylor

Ingredients

Kofta

  • 6-7 wooden skewers
  • 16 ounces vegan ground beef I used Impossible brand
  • 1 cup finely minced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

Easy Tzatziki sauce

  • 1 cup plain vegan yogurt
  • 1/2 cup peeled and grated cucumber
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • salt + pepper, to taste

For serving

  • flatbread
  • lettuce, tomato and onion slices
  • chopped parsley
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if you plan on cooking these on an outdoor grill to prevent them from burning.
  • Make the tzatziki sauce - Add all ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Add the vegan ground beef to a large bowl, along with all the other kofta ingredients. Mix very well with a large spoon or your hands.
  • Divide the mixture into 6-7 portions. Form each portion into a log shape, then skewer the seasoned vegan beef, squeezing it to mold to the skewer. Continue until you have 6 or 7 skewers.
  • Place the kabobs on a pre-heated and lightly oiled grill pan (or an outdoor grill) over medium high heat. Cook for 5 minutes on one side, then carefully turn and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately in flatbread with tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onions and enjoy.

Notes

  1. Bake instead - Place on a pan and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F, flipping once halfway through.
  2. Make it without skewers - Shape into small patties or cylinders instead and cook until done, without the skewers.
  3. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4 days. They can also be frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 7 kofta | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg