Vegan Kofta
Flavorful plant-based kofta made with vegan mince, garlic, and warm Middle Eastern spices. Perfect for grilling, pan-frying, or baking, and great served with flatbreads, dips, or fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including resting)
- Yield: 12–14 koftas (4 servings as a main, 6 as part of a spread)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Pan-frying, or Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
450 g vegan mince (such as Oumph!, Beyond, or Impossible)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1.5 teaspoons salt
1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom
Canola or sunflower oil, for brushing
Instructions
- Place vegan mince in a large mixing bowl.
- Add crushed garlic, coriander, salt, cumin, black pepper, allspice, turmeric, and cardamom.
- Mix thoroughly with hands or a spoon until well combined.
- Shape mixture into oval or cylindrical koftas, pressing firmly so they hold together.
- Lightly brush each kofta with oil.
- Cook using one of the following methods:
- Grilling: Grill for a few minutes per side until browned.
- Pan-frying: Heat a skillet with oil and fry until golden.
- Baking: Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 15–20 minutes, turning halfway.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add chopped parsley or coriander for freshness.
Mix in chili flakes or cayenne pepper for heat.
Replace some mince with grated zucchini or mushrooms for texture.
Serve with tahini, hummus, or vegan tzatziki for a complete meal.
Chill shaped koftas before cooking if they feel too soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 koftas
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://justsosavory.com/vegan-kofta/
