Lamb Kofta Skewer Appetizers

Ingredients

1 pkg Opal Valley^® ground lamb (defrosted if frozen)
3 cloves garlic
1 small red onion
¼ cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
½ cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or ½ tsp red pepper flakes)
24-6” wooden cocktail skewers (approximately 6” long)
Tzatziki, mini cucumber spears and lemon slices for serving

Directions

1. In the bowl of a food processor add the garlic, onion, parsley and mint; pulse until finely chopped
2. Add the remaining dried spices; pulse until combined
3. Add ground lamb; pulse until all is incorporated
4. Take a tablespoon sized portion and mold it with damp hands around each skewer
5. Repeat this step until you have no more mixture
6. Place the skewered kebobs on a tray, cover and refrigerate until ready to grill
7. Preheat grill to medium-high (350ºF)
8. Place the koftas on a lightly oiled grill and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side
9. Serve on top of cocktail glasses filled with tzatziki and mini cucumber spears

Jeuje up your store made tzatziki with a mashed avocado, a teaspoon of lemon juice and chopped chives!