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Gluten-Free Moroccan Kefta

Gluten-Free Moroccan Kefta Recipe is a homemade herbaceous oblong meatball or croquette. They are full of fresh herbs that can be baked or grilled.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Caramalized onions, Celiac Recipe, Celiac Recipes, Chocolate Mint, Cilantro, Croquettes, Cumin, Gluten Free Recipe, Gluten Fri, Gluten Frie, Gluten Fritt, Ground Turkey, Ground Turkey Moroccan Kefta, Herbaceous, High Protein Ground Turkey Morccan Kefta, Kefta, Keto Gluten-Free Moroccan Kefta, Low Carb Moroccan Kefta, Meatballs, Moroccan, Moroccan Kefta Low Carb Recipe, Morrocan Kofta or Kefta Keto Recipe
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 178kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

Sheet pan or BBQ

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint
  • 1 tsp minced clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp pink salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded onions
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400. Oil a baking sheet or a baking stone. 
  • Oil a baking sheet or a baking stone. 
  • First, toast cumin seeds in a pan on the stove until the seeds are fragrant. 
    1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • Remove seeds from heat and allow to cool. 
  • Second, add ground turkey into a bowl. 
    1 lb ground turkey
  • Add in the remaining ingredients to the ground turkey along with the cumin seeds.
    2 tbsp fresh chopped mint, 1 tsp minced clove of garlic, 1 tsp pink salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne, 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro, 2 tsp paprika, 1/2 cup shredded onions, 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, 1 tsp black pepper
  • Finally, using your hands shape the turkey into croquettes. 
  • Place croquettes onto a baking sheet or baking stone. 
  • Lastly, place into the oven and bake for 20 – 30 minutes. 
  • Or place on a baking sheet into the BBQ
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
  • Serve with Harissa Kefta Sauce.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 4.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8 g 13 %
Saturated Fat 3 g 13 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 80 mg 27 %
Sodium 221 mg 9 %
Potassium 94 mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrate 4 g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 1 g 3 %
Sugars 1 g  
Protein 23 g 45 %
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 19 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 4servings | Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g