Lebanese turkey kofta mezze plate
This Lebanese turkey kofta mezze plate is a fresh, flavour‑packed dinner inspired by classic Middle Eastern street food. Juicy, spiced turkey kofta kebabs are served with soft flatbreads, creamy baba ganoush and plenty of vibrant mezze for an easy, healthy family meal.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 grams Turkey mince
- baba ganoush
- 2 Courgettes
- 1 Red onion
- 1 White onion
- 1 Avocado
- 4 garlic cloves
- handful corriander
- ½ teaspoon mixed spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 flat breads
- handful flaked almond
Instructions
- Prep the kofta mix - Finely dice the white onion, coriander and garlic cloves. Add them to a large bowl with the turkey mince, mixed spice, cumin and plenty of salt and pepper.
- Shape - Mix everything together with your hands until well combined. Shape the mixture into kofta shapes (oval or sausage‑like). Refrigerate the koftas for at least 30 minutes to help them firm up
- Cook the courgettes - Slice the courgettes lengthways. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with a little oil and griddle until soft, tender and lightly charred. Set aside.
- Toast the almonds - Spread the almonds on a tray and toast in the oven at 190°C for 5 minutes, or until golden.
- Prep the fresh toppings - Thinly slice the red onion and avocado.
- Cook the koftas - Brush the chilled koftas with a little oil. Griddle for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through and nicely charred.
- Warm the flatbreads - Heat the flatbreads in the oven for a few minutes until soft and warm.
- Assemble the Mezze- Place a warm flatbread on each plate. Add the koftas, griddled courgette, sliced avocado and red onion. Spoon over a generous serving of baba ganoush. Finish with a handful of fresh coriander and a sprinkle of toasted almonds.
Notes
• Chilling helps - Resting the shaped koftas in the fridge firms them up so they hold their shape on the griddle.
• Char = flavour - A hot griddle gives the koftas and courgettes that classic street‑food char and smoky flavour.
• Watch the almonds - They toast quickly — pull them out as soon as they turn golden to avoid burning.
• Freshness matters - The red onion, coriander and avocado add brightness and balance to the rich koftas and creamy baba ganoush.
• Warm flatbreads - Heating them just before serving makes the whole mezze plate feel fresh and restaurant‑style.