Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce pairs juicy, spiced lamb with tender roasted potato rounds, all blanketed in a tangy, creamy tahini-lemon topping. The warm allspice and pepper balance the nutty sesame and citrus for a comforting, layered flavor. Serve for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering when you want hearty Middle Eastern comfort with a bright finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Make lamb rolls: In a large bowl, mix the lamb, onion, parsley, salt, allspice, and pepper. Shape the meat into 2 1/2-inch-long pieces and place them in a baking pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- 4
Make potatoes: While the meat cooks, heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the potatoes and fry in the hot oil until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt.
- 5
Remove the lamb from the oven; drain and discard any fat from the meat. Keep the oven on.
- 6
Make tahini sauce: In a food processor, blend the garlic, lemon juice, water, tahini, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
- 7
Arrange the potatoes on top of the lamb in the baking dish and pour the sauce over. Drizzle with olive oil. Return the baking pan to the oven.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the lamb is no longer pink and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C), about 30 minutes more.
- Calories 739.9 kcal High 37%
- Protein 25.87 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 35.15 g 13%
- Total Fat 53.19 g High 68%
- Saturated Fat 15.76 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.14 mg High 27%
- Sodium 219.92 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.96 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 5.9 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 236.03 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.51 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 332.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 40.04 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 24.03 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon Tahini Sauce is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 739.9 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Ground Allspice. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 739.9 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce healthy?
- Kofta and Potatoes with Lemon-Tahini Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 739.9 calories and 25.87 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 219.92 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.76 g (79% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, 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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