Lamb & liver koftas

Lamb & liver koftas w/ protein tzatziki

Liver is PACKED with vitamin A, very high in iron (with a powerful combination of folate, iron and B12), B vitamins (especially B12), zinc, copper, brain-building choline, anti-inflammatory omega-3s, rich in antioxidants, serotonin-making tryptophan and so much more. The key to getting all these benefits is to consume high quality liver from organic, grass-fed or pasture raised animals. Liver is the best source of almost ALL known nutrients

1kg lamb mince

3 chicken livers (organic grass-fed)

1/4 tsp cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 garlic clove crushed

1/2 tsp each salt & pepper

1 egg

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2 tbs coconut oil

Protein tzatziki

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 of a large cucumber grated

2 large garlic cloves crushed

2 tbs hemp protein powder

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

Salt & pepper to taste

Method koftas

Heat a cast-iron frying pan over medium heat drizzle in coconut oil and then add your livers

Pan fry livers until just cooked through - approximately 2 minutes on each side

Remove livers from the pan and add them to a food processor or blender with cumin, turmeric, garlic, salt & pepper. Blend until completely smooth

In a bowl add the mince, egg and the liver mixture, combine together with your hands and make 'log' like shapes, about as long as your index finger and pierce with a skewer

Assemble the koftas onto your baking tray and put them into the oven for 25 minutes or until cooked

In the meantime, wash the lettuce, cut your vegetables & assemble into a bowl for serving. Once the koftas are cooked assemble them onto your plate

Method for protein tzatziki

Grate the cucumber and put it to the side.

Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl.

Transfer the grated cucumber, protein powder and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine

Serve with lamb koftas