Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach

Turkey Kofte with Apple Raita and Spinach

adapted from Food Network

Kofte is a Turkish meatball while riata is an Indian term for a condiment made from yogurt mixed with fruit or vegetables.

This is a very wet meat mixture. Make you you let it set up in the refrigerator for at least an hours before shaping.

I made the mistake of getting pocketless pita so I had to serve it open faced. Make sure you get pita pockets. It will be much easier to eat.

Makes 2 servings                                                                6 WW pts / serving

For the turkey:
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 1/2 Tbsp. tomato paste

1/2 small onion, finely grated
1 1/2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp.cayenne powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 lb ground turkey, 90 percent lean
2 Tbsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, juiced

1 1/2 tsp. water

1/4 lb. baby spinach, washed and dried
Pita bread, lightly toasted
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced

For the apple raita:
1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 Granny Smith apple, cored and finely diced
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch cayenne pepper

1. Whisk together 1 Tbsp. of the oil, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. 
2. Add the turkey and parsley and using your hands, gently mix until combined. 
3. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors meld. 
4. Heat the grill to high.
5. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions and roll into balls. 
6. Gently press down on the top of each patty to flatten slightly. 
7. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to a hot pan; Cook the patties until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes per size.
8. Whisk together the lemon juice, water and remaining 1/2 Tbsp. of oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. 
9. Add the spinach and toss to lightly coat the leaves in the dressing. 
10. Fill each pita with 3 of the patties, top with spinach, onions and raita. 

Enjoy!