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Vegan Kofta with Tzatziki

Plant-based take on a classic kofta served with amazing vegan tzatziki sauce!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Lauren Boehme Hartmann

Ingredients

Kofta

  • 16 Ounces Vegan ground beef, I used Beyond Beef
  • 1/2 a Red onion, grated
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 6 Wooden skewers, soaked*

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 Cup Vegan Greek style yogurt, I used Kite Hill
  • 1 Cup Grated cucumber
  • 1 Tablespoons Fresh dill
  • 1 Tablespoons Fresh Mint
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Za'atar seasoning(optional)

For Serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees(F).
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the vegan ground beef, grated onion and garlic, the fresh herbs and all the spices. Mix everything together, so it is completely combined. I start with a spoon and then use my hands.
  • Divide the kofta mixture into 6 equal portions. Take one portion and wrap it around one of the skewers that you soaked. Pressing around evenly so that is a cylinder up the skewer. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Repeat with the remaining kofta mixture, placing all the skewers on the sheet pan.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they are nice and firm.
  • While the kofta bakes, make the tzatziki. Add all the tzatziki ingredients to a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Once the kofta has baked, remove from the oven and grill either on a grill pan or a grill for 1-2 minutes on each side, just to brown up. Or you can serve them as is, if you don't have a grill or grill pan.
  • Serve immediately with the tzatziki sauce, flatbread and veggies if desired.

Notes

*You need to soak the wooden skewers before baking or grilling so they don't burn. Just submerge in water for 20-30 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 8mg