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Turkey Kofta Kebabs

April 24, 2016 by Amanda 20 Comments

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This post was sponsored by Shady Brook Farms. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links and/or Amazon affiliate links. Thanks for reading and thanks for your support!

Juicy & delicious Kofta Kebabs made with ground turkey. Simple to make and loaded with bold, bright flavor! Recipe for Tzatziki Sauce included as well.

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Kofta Kebabs Made With Ground Turkey

These Turkey Kofta Kebabs are juicy and booming with bright, fresh flavor. Fresh cilantro, parsley & mint are a must!

When we hear Kofta Kebabs we think of a ground lamb and beef dish. Those ingredients are traditional as well as what was available in the region of origin.

Ground lamb is simply not cost effective and beef is working it’s way onto that list as well.

Ground turkey works wonderfully in this recipe. Since first making this a few years ago I have stuck with ground turkey. The flavor and texture are spot on.

I served these with LOTS of tzatziki sauce, a simple salad, pitas, hummus, feta cheese & olives. Awesome with tabbouleh, too. Such a delicious plate!

Looking for some side dish recipes? Try pairing with Kalamata Olive Tapenade & Roasted Asparagus and Broccoli Salad . If you have extra mint – use it up with this Meadow Tea recipe.

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Shady Brook Farms

I often keep this blog lighthearted and stay neutral about issues that might mean more to me than I let on to. So just a few words on meaningful issues….

It’s important it is to know where our food comes from and how it’s been processed and handled. It’s also our duty to strive for all livestock to be treated ethically and compassionately.

Shady Brook Farms is dedicated to bringing wholesome, natural turkey raised with care and respect, and without the use of growth promotants.  

All while keeping it affordable. Each & every Shady Brook Farms package you pick up is clearly marked with which of it’s 700 independent family farms your product came from. How’s that for knowing where your food comes from?

Shady Brook Farms Ground Turkey | www.craftycookingmama.com
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Ingredients & Instructions

Turkey Kofta Kebabs do involve a little prep work – but can all be done in advance. I actually prefer doing the prep work a few hours ahead of time allowing the herbs to better mingle with the ground turkey.

When prepping the herbs; I throw the chopped onion, cilantro, parsley and mint into a food processor and pulse until everything is super fine – it will be like a saucy salsa. Alternatively, you could dice everything fine by hand.

It’s important to note that you have to start the tzatziki sauce a few hours ahead. The seeds must be removed from from the cucumbers. The cucumbers then need to be diced, salted and placed in a colander for an hour or two to remove excess liquid. It may sound excessive – but it’s the path to thick, creamy tzatziki. Trust me, no one wants watery tzatziki sauce.

Serve these with tzatziki sauce, your favorite salad, pitas, or hummus, feta cheese & olives.

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Hope you enjoy!

Amanda ♥

Shady Brook Farms is all about turkey with a purpose. Click here to learn more!

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Turkey Kofta Kebabs Recipe

Amanda
Delicious Kofta Kebabs made with ground turkey. Simple to make and loaded with flavor! Recipe for tzatziki sauce included as well!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Chicken &amp, Poultry
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • FOR KOFTA KEBABS:
  • 20 oz package of Shady Brook Farms ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley loosely packed
  • 2 tablespoon fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • skewers
  • FOR TZATZIKI SAUCE:
  • 2 medium sized cucumbers
  • kosher salt
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh herb of choice dill, mint, parsley
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • For Kofta Kebabs:
  • I throw the chopped onion and cilantro, parsley and mint into a food processor and pulse until everything is super fine – it will be like a saucey salsa. Alternatively, you could dice everything fine by hand.
  • In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine ground turkey, onion & herb mixture and salt, paprika, cumin, cinnamon and pepper.
  • Shape meat mixture into sausage form and insert skewers.
  • (This can be done well ahead of time & refrigerated until needed)
  • Grill about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. (I grilled these on top of aluminum foil)
  • Serve with tzatziki & enjoy 🙂
  • For tzatziki:
  • Peel, seed and dice cucumbers. (To seed cucumbers – cut in half lengthwise and use spoon to scoop out seeds)
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of salt over cucumbers and toss.
  • Let cucumbers drain for 1-2 hours in a colander over a bowl. Occasionally toss cucumbers around and press with a spatula or spoon to force out liquid. Before using, wrap cucumbers in paper towels and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a bowl, combine cucumbers, Greek yogurt, garlic, fresh herb and lemon juice. Stir.
  • Add a crack or two of fresh pepper.
  • Sauce can be served immediately, but is best after refrigerating for an hour or two to allow flavors to blend.
  • Tzatziki sauce can be stored for a day or two in the fridge. If liquid starts to form (from the cucumbers), blot up with a paper towel & stir.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Shady Brook Farms turkey products are available in the following states: ME, NH, VT, NY, NJ, MA, VA, RI, CT, PA, MD, DE, WV, NC, SC,GA, and FL. For those outside of those states, look for Shady Brook Farms’ sister brand, Honeysuckle White!

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  1. Kristin Goodson

    April 26, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I would love to make some turkey meatballs or try making those kabobs!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 26, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      Turkey meatballs sound delicious! The kabobs are awesome – I do hope you try them. Thanks for stopping by, Kristin 🙂

      Reply
  2. Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness

    April 26, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    Your Kefta kabobs look wonderful, I would love to make some of those on the grill. Otherwise, I make some turkey burgers.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 26, 2016 at 10:41 pm

      Thanks so much, Dawn! I LOVE turkey burgers – with avocado and bacon – one of my all time faves 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rachel

    April 28, 2016 at 10:10 am

    This all looks so delicious and makes me so excited for cookout weather!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks so much Rachel 🙂

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food

    April 28, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Looks delicious, Amanda! Lots of tzatziki for me! Hubby and I eat ground turkey regularly, but usually have it in burgers or pasta. We had a bbq last weekend and it was so nice. Really enjoy bbqs and this recipe would be a nice place to mix up the use of the ground turkey.. Like yourself, I enjoy staying home and entertaining, too, rather than out. So much more relaxing and fun, isn’t it? Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks Dawn 🙂 Tzatziki, oh tzatziki – I could smother everything in that goodness. I love cooking out! I was happily enjoying the warm weather and smoking or grilling for the past few days and then it got cold and rainy again. Boo to that 🙁 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  5. marie

    April 29, 2016 at 12:14 am

    I’d love to make a crazy turkey sandwich

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      I want to hear about it when you do 🙂

      Reply
  6. Brittany Koelmel

    April 29, 2016 at 12:15 pm

    Oh man those kabobs look amazing! I would love to try some turkey tacos:)

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Yes!!! I love turkey tacos 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tee

    April 29, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    I would love to make the Kefta Kabobs. I love Greek food.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Tee! You would love them – delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
  8. Melissa

    April 29, 2016 at 10:50 pm

    My kids and I love eating turkey chili, so I’d make that!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      April 29, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Turkey chili – I LOVE turkey chili 🙂 Great idea, Melissa!

      Reply
  9. GiGi Eats

    June 18, 2016 at 12:04 am

    OMG PINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kefta = THE BBESSSSTTT!!

    Reply
    • Amanda

      June 21, 2016 at 4:28 pm

      Yay! Kefta Kabobs are really one of my fave foods on the grill 🙂

      Reply
  10. Heather Gray

    June 14, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    I made the kefta kabobs with tzatziki sauce last night and all I can say is WOW!! Great recipe! I have picky eaters and my husband and kids loved it!! Thanks so much. I’ll try it with lamb next time.

    Reply
    • Amanda

      June 19, 2017 at 12:15 am

      Hi Heather! Yay – so glad you and your family enjoyed the kefta kabobs!
      They are definitely delicious with lamb as well – it’s just usually too expensive so I rarely use it.
      Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy cooking 🙂

      Reply

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