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30-minute Baked Greek Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki

September 17, 2021

(updated March 23, 2023)

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What’s Inside: Easy low-carb baked kofta kebabs with dairy-free tzatziki make a great weeknight meal or appetizer, and you can whip it all up in a flash. The fresh and dried herbs will have you hooked. Plus, it’s friendly for diets like Paleo, Gluten-free, AIP, and Whole30. Opa!

baked greek kofta kebabs with green salad and tzatziki on a plate
Greek Kofta Kebabs served with Green salad, Dairy-free Tzatziki, and Zucchini Fries

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This was so delicious, just like a restaurant! And I loved the addition of cinnamon, it was the perfect touch.” – Emily

Greek Kofta Kebabs are an easy crowd-pleasing meal or appetizer

Food on sticks… there’s nothing better, am I right?! Whether I’m serving these alongside a salad and zucchini fries or as an appetizer with olives, tzatziki, and some crudité… it’s a win every time. Plus the dairy-free tzatziki can’t be missed.

 

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This is another genius way to use up ground meat and transform it into a fun dish that’s super flavorful, packed with fresh and dried herbs that will transport you to the Mediterranean.

baked greek koftta kebabs and tzatziki on the side

How to make Baked Greek Kofta Kebabs with dairy-free tzatziki

This recipe calls for 2 pounds ground beef or lamb (or a mix of 1/2 and 1/2), and you’ll need…an onion, garlic cloves, fresh parsley, cumin (omit for AIP), cinnamon, salt and pepper (omit for AIP) and dried oregano to season!

We’ll bake them in approx. 15 minutes but you can also grill them if you wish, just about 4-minutes on each side and you’re ready to go.

The tzatziki is dairy-free made with unsweetened coconut yogurt (make sure it’s unsweetened!) or you can optionally use ripe avocado which I love, too. Combine grated and drained cucumber, fresh dill, lemon, and garlic for the best sauce (or dip) everrrrrr.

Need ideas for sides? Try my baked Zucchini fries to make all-together in the oven or Greek Lemon Potatoes.

plates of kofta kebabs, green salad, zucchini fries and tzatziki

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baked greek kofta kebabs with green salad and tzatziki on a plate

30-Minute Baked Greek Kofta Kebabs With Tzatziki

4.72 from 38 votes
Easy low-carb baked kofta kebabs with dairy-free tzatziki make a great weeknight meal or appetizer! The fresh and dried herbs will have you hooked. Plus, it's friendly for diets like Paleo, AIP, and Whole30.
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Author: Alison Marras
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8

Ingredients

Kofta Kebabs

  • 2 pounds ground beef or lamb
  • ½ large onion roughly chopped into quarters
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch of parsley stems removed
  • ½ teaspoons ground cumin omit for AIP
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste (omit for AIP)
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

Dairy-free Tzatziki

  • 2-3 mini seedless cucumbers or 1/2 large seedless cucumber
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • ½ – ¾ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp chopped dill
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Olive oil to drizzle on top optional

Instructions:

  • First, prepare the cucumber by grating and adding to a towel-lined corander with salt so the water can release and drain out for approx. 15 minutes.
  • Then, make the kebabs. If using bamboo skewers, soak for 15 minutes first (I’m using stainless steel skewers), you may also omit skewers all together since we are baking these. Pre-heat the oven to 425f degrees.
  • Place ground meat in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add onion to food processor and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Spoon out onions (avoiding liquid) into meat mixture. Discard excess liquid released from the onions in your food processor and clean.
  • Then, add garlic and parsley to food processor, pulse and add to the big bowl of ground meat and mix in with dried spices.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (it should be “lipped” for the excess fat and juices that will collect in the oven, don’t use a flat baking sheet)
  • Add/form the meat around skewers in an oval shape, approx 1 1/2 inches thick. You’ll have approx. 9 skewers. Add them to the lined baking sheet.
  • Bake kebabs for 12-15 minutes and finish off with the broiler (watching it carefully) for a more crisp exterior for just a couple of minutes if you wish.
  • Meanwhile, make the tzatziki. Ring out the grated cucumber with a towel to discard excess liquid and add the cucumber to a small mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve tzatziki alongside the kebabs!

Notes:

*If you have a coconut sensitivity, try ripe avocado for your tzatziki!
Diet: Greek
Keywords: paleo
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
-Alison Marras
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29 comments

  2. I’ve never thought of baking koftas so I can’t wait to try these. Much healthier than my normal frying!

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  6. Koftas sounds delicious and this looks like a perfect one. I just want to grab this comforting platter. So festive and tempting.

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  9. This was so delicious, just like a restaurant! And I loved the addition of cinnamon, it was the perfect touch.

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  10. We absolutely love Greek food in this house and this was a total hit. So satisfying, refreshing, and wholesome!

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  14. I love koftas and Greek cuisine is among my favorite from Mediterranean gastronomy. I just can’t help and my Mexican side will always think there’s some salsa missing haha Sorry! 😀

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  23. These koftas are delicious. They have a tender texture and are seasoned perfectly. I love that the tzatziki is dairy free and it’s a meal that caters for so many different dietary requirements.

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  25. Love this combo! So good for dinner but even better served at parties. Adding the spices definitely gives the meat more flavor when cooked.

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