Mediterranean Turkey Kofta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Whipped Feta

Name: Mediterranean Turkey Kofta with Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Whipped Feta
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Turkey Kofta; [ ] 1½ lb 93% lean ground turkey; [ ] ¼ cup finely grated onion, squeezed dry; [ ] 3 garlic cloves, minced; [ ] 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; [ ] 1½ tsp cumin; [x] 1 tsp smoked paprika; [ ] 1 tsp ground coriander; [ ] ½ tsp cinnamon; [ ] ½ tsp black pepper; [ ] ¼ tsp kosher salt; [ ] 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking; 1½ lb sweet potatoes, cut into ¾-inch cubes; [ ] 1 tbsp olive oil; [ ] 1 tsp smoked paprika; [ ] ½ tsp cumin; [ ] ½ tsp garlic powder; [ ] Black pepper; ½ cup crumbled feta; [ ] ¾ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; [ ] 1 tbsp lemon juice; [ ] 1 small garlic clove; [ ] 2–3 tbsp cold water; [ ] Fresh dill or parsley, optional; 1 can (15 oz) no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed; [ ] ½ English cucumber, diced; [ ] 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; [ ] 2 tbsp finely diced red onion; [ ] Juice of ½ lemon; [ ] Fresh parsley and black pepper

15 steps

Prep:40min

Updated at: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:37:23 GMT

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Instructions

Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F convection roast (or 450°F conventional).

Step 2

Toss cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper.

Step 3

Spread on a large sheet pan in a single layer, leaving space between pieces. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and tender.

Prepare the turkey kofta

Step 4

Combine ground turkey, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Mix gently until combined. Don't overwork the meat.

Step 6

Shape into 8 elongated oval patties, approximately 3–4 inches long.

Step 7

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook kofta for approximately 4–5 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness, until browned and cooked to 165°F internally.