Bacon Koftas

Name: Bacon Koftas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces lean good-quality coarsely-chopped bacon; 1 1/2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs; 2 scallions, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 finely grated lemon, zest of; 1 egg white; ground black pepper; 1 pinch paprika; lemon rind (to garnish); fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

Submitted by Sandi From CA

"These easy koftas are good for barbeques and summer parties and served with lots of salad. In fact, try my Indian Sprouted Lentil Salad (#131211)! For this dish, you'll need 8 previously soaked wooden or bamboo skewers."

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Ready In:: 18mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 ounces lean good-quality coarsely-chopped bacon
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
2 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 finely grated lemon, zest of
1 egg white
ground black pepper
1 pinch paprika
lemon rind (to garnish)
fresh parsley leaves (to garnish)

directions

Place the bacon in a food processor with the bread crumbs, scallions, parsley, lemon rind, egg white and pepper; Process the mixture until it is finely chopped and begins to bind together; Alternatively, use a chopper.
Divide the bacon mixture into eight even-size pieces and shape into long ovals around the eight previously soaked wooden or bamboo skewers.
Sprinkle the koftas with paprika and cook under a hot broiler or on a barbeque for about 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
Garnish with lemon rind and parsley leawves, then serve hot with lemon rice and salad.