Ingredients

  • Roasted red bell peppers 300g
  • Walnuts 120g
  • Panko breadcrumbs 20g
  • Crushed chilli ½ tsp
  • Leeks 2
  • SpinneysFOOD extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD baby spinach 50g
  • Courgettes 8
  • Chicken mince 500g
  • SpinneysFOOD black peppercorns ¼ tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD fine salt ½ tsp
  • Garlic 5g
  • SpinneysFOOD fresh mint 10g
  • SpinneysFOOD fresh parsley 10g
  • Fine cumin 2 tsp
  • Lemon 2 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD fine coriander 2 tsp

Equipment

  • Bowl 1

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 556
  • Fat 43g
  • Saturates 3g
  • Protein 29.2g
  • Carbs 13.3g
  • Sugars 5.7g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Courgette-wrapped chicken kofta with muhammara

Arabic 40 Mins Prep · 20 Mins Cook


  1. To make the muhammara, combine all the ingredients together in a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. To prepare the kofta, combine the rinsed and finely chopped leeks, garlic clove, herbs, spices, lemon zest and seasoning in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add the chicken mince and mix well to combine.
  4. Divide into 8 equal parts and shape into 10cm sausages.
  5. Thread the sausages onto skewers and oil a preheated grill rack.
  6. Wrap the kofta in the courgette ribbons and secure with a toothpick if need be.
  7. Grill the kofta turning after 5 minutes until cooked through. Rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  8. To assemble the dish, spread the muhammara on a serving dish and top with the kofta.
  9. Combine the leftover courgette ribbons, spinach, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning together and serve with the kofta.