Turkey Courgette Kofta with Chipotle and Lime Mayo

Directions

  1. 1To make the kofta, mix together the turkey, courgette, garlic, coriander, breadcrumbs, egg, chipotle chilli paste and plenty of salt and pepper until a little sticky.
  2. 2To make the kofta, mix together the turkey, courgette, garlic, coriander, breadcrumbs, egg, chipotle chilli paste and plenty of salt and pepper until a little sticky.
  3. 3To make the kofta, mix together the turkey, courgette, garlic, coriander, breadcrumbs, egg, chipotle chilli paste and plenty of salt and pepper until a little sticky.
  4. 4Divide into 12 and shape into 8cm rounds, about 1cm thick.
  5. 5Divide into 12 and shape into 8cm rounds, about 1cm thick.
  6. 6Divide into 12 and shape into 8cm rounds, about 1cm thick.
  7. 7Pop them into the fridge to firm up for 10 minutes.
  8. 8Pop them into the fridge to firm up for 10 minutes.
  9. 9Pop them into the fridge to firm up for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Whilst they chill, whisk together the mayo, chipotle chilli, lime and salt to make the flavoured mayo.
  11. 11Whilst they chill, whisk together the mayo, chipotle chilli, lime and salt to make the flavoured mayo.
  12. 12Whilst they chill, whisk together the mayo, chipotle chilli, lime and salt to make the flavoured mayo.
  13. 13Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
  14. 14Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
  15. 15Heat half the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
  16. 16Cook the kofta in batches for 4-5 minutes a side or until golden and cooked through.
  17. 17Cook the kofta in batches for 4-5 minutes a side or until golden and cooked through.
  18. 18Cook the kofta in batches for 4-5 minutes a side or until golden and cooked through.
  19. 19Whilst they cook, throw all the ingredients for the salad into a mixing bowl with some salt and pepper and toss together.
  20. 20Whilst they cook, throw all the ingredients for the salad into a mixing bowl with some salt and pepper and toss together.
  21. 21Whilst they cook, throw all the ingredients for the salad into a mixing bowl with some salt and pepper and toss together.
  22. 22Serve the kofta on top of the salad with plenty of the mayo drizzled over the top.
  23. 23Serve the kofta on top of the salad with plenty of the mayo drizzled over the top.
  24. 24Serve the kofta on top of the salad with plenty of the mayo drizzled over the top.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Turkey mince
  • 500 g Turkey mince
  • 500 g Turkey mince
  • 1 large courgette, course grated
  • 1 large courgette, course grated
  • 1 large courgette, course grated
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 1 handful coriander leaves
  • 40 g breadcrumbs
  • 40 g breadcrumbs
  • 40 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp Chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • 150 g mayonnaise
  • 150 g mayonnaise
  • 150 g mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 2 tsp chipotle chilli paste
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 0.5 lime juice
  • 250 g pack red and white Quinoa
  • 250 g pack red and white Quinoa
  • 250 g pack red and white Quinoa
  • 165 g sweetcorn from a can
  • 165 g sweetcorn from a can
  • 165 g sweetcorn from a can
  • 1 large handful finely chopped coriander
  • 1 large handful finely chopped coriander
  • 1 large handful finely chopped coriander
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 4 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 60 g roughly chopped rocket
  • 60 g roughly chopped rocket
  • 60 g roughly chopped rocket
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper

Equipment

large non-stick frying panmixing bowl

Tips

  • If you hate quinoa, use any grain or pulse you love or make turkey burgers instead.
  • The kofta are super soft, so be gentle with them.