Za'atar Spiced Lamb Kofta with Whipped Feta

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the half yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, and roughly chop the fresh parsley. Add these to a large bowl with the ground lamb.

2. 2

   Add the za'atar spice blend, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to the lamb mixture. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a kofta (elongated oval shape). If time allows, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   While the kofta are chilling, prepare the whipped feta. Crumble the feta cheese into a food processor. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

5. 5

   Process the feta mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. If it's too thick, add a little more Greek yogurt or lemon juice. Set aside.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Grill the kofta for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your kofta and grill temperature.

   ~10 min
8. 8

   To serve, spoon a generous amount of whipped feta onto a serving bowl or individual plates. Arrange the grilled lamb kofta on top of the whipped feta. Drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and a sprinkle of extra za'atar if desired.

   ~2 min