MEATLESS KOFTA WITH HARISSA TZATZIKI AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES Yield: 6 Portions, 12 Pieces Kofta Ingredients Amounts

Harissa Paste Guajillo chiles, seeded, stemmed, split 1 oz. Cumin seeds, toasted, ground ½ tsp. Coriander seeds, toasted, ground ½ tsp. Caraway seeds, toasted, ground 1 tsp. Extra-virgin olive oil 1 oz. Water as needed Salt as needed Ground black pepper as needed

Harissa Tzatziki Cucumbers, seeded, grated 1 cup Salt as needed Greek yogurt, dairy free 1 cup Harissa Paste (see above) 2 Tbsp. Garlic, roasted 1 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice as needed

Kofta The Vegetarian Butcher Ground Beef 1 lb. Cumin seeds, toasted, ground 1 tsp. Coriander seeds, toasted, ground ½ tsp. Harissa 1 ½ Tbsp. Garlic clove, smashed with salt 2 tsp. Ginger, minced 2 tsp. Onion, white, medium, minced ½ cup Green onion, minced ¼ cup Parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp. Mint, chopped 2 Tbsp. Lemon zest 1 tsp. Lemon juice 1 tsp. Salt as needed Ground black pepper as needed

Olive oil 2 Tbsp.

Assembly Heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1 lb. Arugula 2 bu. Mint leaves, torn ¼ cup Parsley leaves ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil 6 Tbsp. Feta cheese ¼ cup Harissa Tzatziki (see above) as needed Lemon juice 1 ½ Tbsp. Flatbread, whole wheat 6 ea.

Method 1. For the Harissa: Toast the chiles, and soak in water to cover until soft. 2. Drain chiles, place in a blender with the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. 3. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. 4. For the Harissa Tzatziki: Place the cucumbers in a bowl. Season with salt. Place in a sieve and let drain for 15 minutes. 5. Combine the cucumbers with the remaining ingredients. Season with pepper and salt as needed. 6. For the Kofta: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Cook off a sample, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Form into 4” rectangles, and make 3 equally-spaced indentations. Chill for 1 hour. 7. To Serve: Preheat a grill. 8. Brush the Kofta with a little oil. Grill, turning periodically until cooked through and nicely charred. 9. Serve two pieces of kofta with sliced tomatoes, arugula, herbs, feta cheese, Harissa Tzatziki on whole grain flatbread. Wrap the flatbread around the ingredients and pin closed with a skewer. Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.