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Pork Mince Koftas with Pitta and Tzatziki

Name: Pork Mince Koftas with Pitta and Tzatziki
Prep time: 00:20:00
Cook time: 00:08:00
Total time: 00:28:00
Cuisine: Greek

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Full of flavour and incredibly versatile these koftas are made with British pork mince. Great value, and on the table in under 30 minutes – delicious!

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 8-10 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky

Ingredients

Ingredients:

500g lean pork mince (5% fat)

2 garlic cloves, peeled and freshly chopped or crushed or 1 tablespoon garlic paste

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 teaspoons ground paprika

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons rapeseed oil

2 medium tomatoes, deseeded and diced

1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped or grated

1 small bunch freshly chopped mint or parsley, optional

4 pittas, warmed

To serve:

200g shop bought tzatziki

Tossed green salad leaves or fresh chopped vegetables (cucumber, sweet peppers, etc)

Method

Step 1

In a large shallow bowl, put the mince, garlic, oregano, paprika and the lemon zest and half the lemon juice. Season, if required and gently mix to combine.

Step 2

Using slightly damp hands, divide the mixture into 16-18 small meatballs and Mould or shape 3 meatballs onto around 6-8 short metal or wooden skewers (soaked in water for up to 20 minutes)

Step 3

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add kebabs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until the kebabs are brown all over and any meat juices run clear. Alternatively, cooked under a preheated moderate grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once or on a prepared BBQ.

Step 4

While the skewers are cooking, in a medium bowl mix the tomato and onion together with the remaining lemon juice, season and set aside.

Step 5

To assemble, spread a spoonful of the tzatziki over each pitta. Top with a handful of salad leaves over each pitta. Add a pork skewer, then garnish the tomato and onion mix.

Step 6

Sprinkle the parsley over each pitta and serve with the rainbow vegetables (for the children) and a side salad (for the adults).

Each serving provides

Based on lean pork mince (5% fat)

Energy

1645kj

390kcal

20%

Fat

7.1g

10%

Saturates

15%

Sugars

6.2g

Salt

0.85g

14%

% of an adult's Reference intake

Typical energy values per 100g: 584kJ, 138kcal, 2.5g fat, 1.1g saturates

Each serving provides: 42g Protein, 36g Carbohydrate, 5.4g Fibre

If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary