Vegetarian

Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas is for Dinner.

Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas takes 45 minutes to cook.

Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas are:

FOR THE KOFTAS
? 500g/1lb 2oz firm tofu
? 125g/4?oz wholemeal breadcrumbs
? 1 garlic clove
? 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
? 1 tbsp harissa paste
? splash rosewater
? 2 lemons, juice and zest
? 2 tsp chopped fresh mint
? pinch ground cinnamon
? 2 free-range eggs
? vegetable oil, for frying
FOR THE TABBOULEH
? 225g/8oz bulgur wheat, cooked
? 1 cucumber, finely chopped
? 450g/1lb cherry tomatoes, quartered
? 6 spring onions, finely chopped
? 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
? 3 lemons, zest and juice
? 100ml/3?fl oz olive oil
? 1 chilli, finely chopped
? 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
FOR THE SAUCE
? 1 tbsp olive oil
? 1 onion, chopped
? 1 garlic clove, chopped
? 12 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
? 1 tbsp tomato pur?e
? 1 chilli, finely chopped
? 1 tsp smoked paprika
? 150ml/5?fl oz olive oil
SERVE WITH
? green salad (optional)
? 6 tbsp FAT FREE Greek-style yoghurt

Here is how you make Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas:

1. Mix tofu and breadcrumbs together in a food processor. 2. Add the garlic, parsley, harissa paste, rosewater, lemon juice and zest, mint, cinnamon and eggs.3.Shape mixture into balls approximately 4cm/1?in wide.4.Heat the oil in a deep heavy-based frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles and turns brown when dropped into it. 5.Fry the koftas in the oil for 4-5 minutes, or until crisp and golden-brown. Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper.6.For the tabbouleh, mix all ingredients together.7.For the sauce, heat the oil in a frying pan and saute the chopped onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the tomato pur?e and cook for a further 5-6 minutes. Add the fresh tomatoes, chilli and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.8.Serve the koftas with a little sauce spooned over and the tabbouleh and green salad alongside. Top with a spoonful of Greek-style yoghurt. Serving Size:?Serves 6Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAULINEDARLING.

The nutritional information for Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 540.0

• Total Fat: 43.6 g
• Cholesterol: 46.3 mg
• Sodium: 299.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
• Protein: 19.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Middle Eastern Spicy Koftas is Vegetarian