Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers
Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers deliver juicy, well-seasoned lamb with warm cumin, coriander, and a hint of Aleppo heat, finished by a smoky grill char. A tangy lemon-garlic yogurt sauce cools the spice and adds brightness, making this perfect for casual cookouts, weeknight dinners, or a mezze-style spread with flatbreads and herbs.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the spice blend: In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, chile flakes, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon; stir well to mix. Set aside about 1/3 of the spice blend in a separate small bowl and stir in the sumac.
- 2
Make the kabobs: Add the remaining spice blend to a mixing bowl with the ground lamb and cold water. Mix thoroughly by hand until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Soak the bamboo skewers in water while the meat chills.
- 3
Remove the meat from the refrigerator and, with slightly damp hands, roll it into eight equal meatballs.
- 4
Skewer each meatball through the center and shape it into an oval about 3 inches long.
- 5
Use your fingers to taper each end of the kabob to a point where it meets the skewer. Place them on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes, or keep chilled until ready to grill.
- 6
Make the yogurt sauce: In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and combined. Refrigerate until serving.
- 7
Preheat a charcoal grill outdoors to medium-high heat.
- 8
Remove the kabobs from the refrigerator and sprinkle the reserved spice blend over the top.
- 9
Grill the kabobs over charcoal, turning now and then, until browned and firm, 10 to 12 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Serve with the yogurt sauce.
- Calories 453.86 kcal High 23%
- Protein 25.39 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 15.76 g 6%
- Total Fat 30.18 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 14.03 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.1 mg High 31%
- Sodium 131.06 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 0.83 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 2.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 143.17 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.41 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 155.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 11.86 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 12.88 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bob's Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Aleppo Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 453.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Aleppo Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 453.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers healthy?
- Bob’s Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 453.86 calories and 25.39 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 131.06 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.03 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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