Black Bean & Walnut Koftas

By Gretchen Brown, RD, kumquat
Total Time
1 Hr
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 Kofta
Meal
Dinner
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

“These Black Bean & Walnut Koftas are full of beautiful Mediterranean flavors. They look and taste just like the meat-based classic.” – Gretchen Brown, RD, kumquat
Prep Time
44 Mins
Cook Time
16 Mins
Total Time
1 Hr
Calories
380
Total Fat
21
Saturated Fat
2.5
Cholesterol
45
Sodium
850
Carbohydrates
36
Dietary Fiber
7
Protein
14

Ingredients

  • 1 cup California walnuts
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

  1. Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Combine California walnuts, oats, black beans, parsley, onion and mint in food processor. Pulse until mixture comes together but is still chunky (similar to the texture of cooked ground beef). Be careful not to make the mixture too smooth.
  3. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in egg, chia seeds, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper.
  4. Form mixture into 8-9 even balls and mold into an oval. Carefully skewer with wooden skewers, up about 3/4 the length of the oval koftas.
  5. Heat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush grill with olive oil. Place skewers on grill and cook for about 8 minutes per side. Brush koftas with olive oil, if desired.