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Levantine Chickpeas Kofta
🥙 Middle Eastern Vegetarian

Levantine Chickpeas Kofta

🥙 Middle Eastern

Marinated chunks of chickpeas on skewers, charred over high heat and showered with herbs. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Yogurt3 tbsp
  • Onion1, grated
  • Garlic3 cloves, crushed
  • Chickpeas2 cans
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin1 tsp
  • Fresh Parsley1 handful
  • Ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin and lemon juice into a marinade.

  2. 2

    Cut the chickpeas into even 3 cm chunks and coat well; marinate 30 minutes minimum.

  3. 3

    Thread onto skewers with a little space between pieces so the heat can circulate.

  4. 4

    Grill over high heat, turning every few minutes, until charred at the edges and cooked inside.

  5. 5

    Slide off the skewers, rest 3 minutes, and dust with fresh parsley.

Chef's tip

Prep everything before the heat goes on — middle eastern cooking moves fast once it starts.

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