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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kofta Bil Tahini
Levantine baked kofta with potatoes, covered in a lemony tahini and garlic sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 8 min📖 1 min readServes 5~560 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 40 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 1 h 8 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 750 gr Ground beef
- 1 adet Onion
- 0.5 demet Parsley
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Cumin
For the tray
- 3 adet Potatoes
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
For the sauce
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Tahini
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 3 diş Garlic
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Water
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice, then finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Knead the ground beef with the onion, parsley, allspice, cumin, half the salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Shape the meatball mixture into long finger-shaped kofte.
- 4
Slice the potatoes into thin rounds and spread them in the baking dish with olive oil and the remaining salt.
- 5
Parbake the potatoes at 200°C for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 6
Arrange the kofte over the potatoes and bake for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 7
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water, then pour into the tray.
- 8
Bake the kofta bil tahini for 13 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
13 min13:00
💡 Tip: Loosen the tahini sauce with water before pouring it in; straight from the jar, it bakes into a heavy paste over the potatoes.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kofta bil tahini with hot pita, optional sumac onions, and a parsley tomato salad.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
24
g carbs
38
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 17%Fat 59%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Sesame
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kofta Bil Tahini make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kofta Bil Tahini take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 68 minutes in total.Is Kofta Bil Tahini difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kofta Bil Tahini have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 24g, fat: 38g.Which allergens does Kofta Bil Tahini contain?
This recipe contains Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kofta Bil Tahini belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kofta Bil Tahini need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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