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Mediterranean Kofta with

Chickpeas, Spinach and Tomato

Ella Ayoub
Dietitian
Australia
Preparation Suitable for both people living with
overweight and obesity and following
Number of servings: 4 metabolic bariatric surgery.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients (Serves 4)
Kofta
● 500 grams extra lean beef mince (5%
fat, raw weight)
● 2 cloves garlic (6 grams), minced
● 2 teaspoons onion powder (4 grams)
● 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (10 grams),
finely chopped
● 1 teaspoon ground cumin (2 grams)
● 1 teaspoon paprika (2 grams)
● 1 teaspoon ground sumac (2 grams)
● 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (0.5
gram)
● 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (0.5
gram) Nutritional Facts
● 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt (4.5 grams) per serving
Sauce ● Calories: 312 kcal
● 1 teaspoon olive oil (5 ml) ● Total Protein: 33.4 g
● 1 can crushed tomatoes, no added salt ● Carbohydrate: 23.4 g
(400 grams) Of which sugars: 7.2 g
● 1 can chickpeas in brine, drained and
rinsed (240 grams drained weight) ● Fat: 9.5 g
● 2 cups fresh baby spinach (60 grams) ● Iron: 5.9 mg
● 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (1 gram) ● Calcium: 150 mg
● 1/2 teaspoon paprika (1 gram) ● Fiber: 5.4 g

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