Mediterranean Lamb Kofta Bowl
Estimated $8.18 recipe · $4.09 per serving (US / USD)
Spiced lamb koftas with couscous, salad and a yogurt-mint drizzle.
The recipe
Mediterranean Lamb Kofta Bowl
Spiced lamb koftas with couscous, salad and a yogurt-mint drizzle.
Ingredients
- 350g lamb mince
- 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander
- 150g couscous
- 1 cucumber, tomato, diced
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Fresh mint
Estimated recipe cost
$8.18 for 2 servings · $4.09 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 350g lamb mincePlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 350g | $5.40 |
| 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp corianderCombined estimates · ground spices: $2.00 / 60 g + ground spices: $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g; 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.16 |
| 150g couscousPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 454 g · Uses 150g | $0.99 |
| 1 cucumber, tomato, dicedCombined estimates · cucumber: $0.70 / 300 g + tomato: $2.22 / 454 g · Assumes 300 g per item; Assumes 120 g per item | $1.29 |
| 3 tbsp Greek yogurtRetail benchmark · $3.28 / 907 g · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.16 |
| Fresh mintPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 5 g | $0.18 |
| Estimated total | $8.18 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Mix the lamb with the spices and shape into koftas, then grill.
- Soak the couscous and fluff.
- Serve with the salad and a yogurt-mint drizzle.
Recipe notes
Lamb brings a Mediterranean change of pace.
Estimated nutrition per serving
650 kcal · 40g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.