Half a loaf of bread stuffed with cumin-spiced grilled kofte, charred green peppers, tomato and parsley onions. A Turkish street-food and picnic classic, high in protein.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and lightly squeeze out the juice. Knead the beef with the grated onion, breadcrumbs, salt, cumin and black pepper for 3-4 minutes; cover and chill for 20 minutes.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 12 pieces and shape into flat patties about 1.5 cm thick.
- 3
Thinly slice the red onion and toss with the chopped parsley; slice the tomatoes into rounds.
- 4
Heat a grill or cast-iron grill pan over high heat. Cook the kofte for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through; char the green peppers alongside for 5-6 minutes, turning, until blistered.
- 5
Cut each loaf in half and slit each half open from the side; press the cut sides on the grill for 1 minute to warm.
- 6
Fill each half loaf with 3 kofte, a charred pepper, tomato slices and parsley onions, and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 691 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 73 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
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