Beef Koftas With Pitas and Yogurt

• fresh parsley leaves↗1 cup
• green onions↗3

  coarsely chopped

• dried mint↗2 teaspoons
• ground cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• mild paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• whole wheat pita bread↗4
• plain yogurt↗1⁄2 cup
• minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In food processor, puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg.

3. 3

   Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.

4. 4

   Shape by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausages.

5. 5

   Thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.

6. 6

   Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat or under broiler; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160F, about 12 minutes on grill, 7 minutes under broiler.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, grill or broil pita breads, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut into quarters.

8. 8

   Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley.

9. 9

   Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.