Beef Kofta Tray Bake

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Before starting, preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry all produce. Add 6 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a medium pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, core, then cut pepper into 1-inch pieces. Peel, then grate half the onion. Cut remaining onion into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch rounds.Zest, then juice half the lemon. Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic.

Step 2

Add beef, panko, grated onions, half the garlic, half the garlic salt and half the Shawarma Spice Blend to a medium bowl. Season with pepper, then combine. Roll mixture into 6 oval logs (12 logs for 4 ppl).

Step 3

Add peppers, zucchini, diced onions, remaining Shawarma Spice Blend and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Season with remaining garlic salt, then toss to combine. Arrange veggies in a single layer. Place koftas on top of veggies.Bake in the middle of the oven until veggies are tender and koftas are cooked through, 14-20 min.**

Step 4

Meanwhile, add orzo to the boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) pasta water, then drain and return orzo to the same pot, off heat.

Step 5

Add 1 tsp (2 tsp) lemon zest, 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice, 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter and reserved pasta water to the pot with orzo. Stir to combine. Set aside. Stir together hummus, mayo, remaining lemon juice and remaining garlic in a small bowl.

Step 6

Divide orzo between plates. Top with veggies, koftas and lemony hummus sauce.Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.

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