American Lamb Kofta Burrito

CategoryCuisine

Recipe provided by Lamb Kofta Burrito - The Food in My Beard, courtesy of the American Lamb Board (American Lamb Kofta Burrito | American Lamb).

Yields1 Serving
Chickpeas
 1 Can, chickpeas, drained & rinsed
 0.25 cup Harissa paste
Tabouli
 1.50 Cooked bulgur wheat
 1 cup Chopped parsley
 0.50 cup Cucumber, chopped
 0.25 cup Tomato, chopped
 Salt & pepper to taste
Tzatziki
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 0.25 cup Cucumber, minced
 1 Garlic, grated
 1 Lemon juiced
 2 tbsp Mint, chopped
 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
 Salt & pepper, to taste
Salsa
 1 cup Tomatoes, chopped
 1 cup Cucumber, chopped
 1 cup Lettuce, chopped
 0.25 cup Jalapeno, chopped
 0.50 cup Onion, chopped
 1 Lemon, juiced
 Salt & pepper, to taste
Kofta
 1 lb Ground American lamb
 0.50 cup Onion, minced
 0.25 cup Jalapenos, minced
 0.25 cup Mint, chopped
 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
 1 Garlic, grated
 1 tbsp Cumin
 0.50 tsp Cinnamon
 0.25 tsp Clove
 Salt & pepper
Other
 Tortillas
1

Add the chickpeas to a pan with the harissa paste. Add about 1/4 cup of water and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes to slightly soften the chickpeas.

2

Smash about 1/4 of the chickpeas with a fork. Keep warm until ready to build the burritos.

3

Mix all the tabouli ingredients and set aside in the fridge.

4

Mix all the tzatziki ingredients and set aside in the fridge.

5

Mix all the salsa ingredients and set aside in the fridge.

6

Mix all the kofta ingredients and form small but thick burger-like patties. Preheat grill to high. Grill kofta for about 8 minutes per side to brown and cook to medium well.

7

Microwave the tortilla for about 15 seconds and place onto a square of foil.

8

Add the tabouli, then the chickpeas, then the kofta, then the salsa, then the tzatziki.

9

Roll up the tortilla and seal with the foil.

10

Serve.

Ingredients

Chickpeas
 1 Can, chickpeas, drained & rinsed
 0.25 cup Harissa paste
Tabouli
 1.50 Cooked bulgur wheat
 1 cup Chopped parsley
 0.50 cup Cucumber, chopped
 0.25 cup Tomato, chopped
 Salt & pepper to taste
Tzatziki
 1 cup Greek yogurt
 0.25 cup Cucumber, minced
 1 Garlic, grated
 1 Lemon juiced
 2 tbsp Mint, chopped
 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
 Salt & pepper, to taste
Salsa
 1 cup Tomatoes, chopped
 1 cup Cucumber, chopped
 1 cup Lettuce, chopped
 0.25 cup Jalapeno, chopped
 0.50 cup Onion, chopped
 1 Lemon, juiced
 Salt & pepper, to taste
Kofta
 1 lb Ground American lamb
 0.50 cup Onion, minced
 0.25 cup Jalapenos, minced
 0.25 cup Mint, chopped
 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
 1 Garlic, grated
 1 tbsp Cumin
 0.50 tsp Cinnamon
 0.25 tsp Clove
 Salt & pepper
Other
 Tortillas
American Lamb Kofta Burrito