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Lamb Kofta Mezze Platter

Name: Lamb Kofta Mezze Platter
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cannabis-infused
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1 small onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp sumac; ½ tsp cinnamon; ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced; Hummus, tabbouleh, warm pita; 2 tbsp tahini; 1 tsp cannabis-infused olive oil; Lemon juice, pomegranate seeds

Spiced lamb kofta grilled on skewers and served mezze-style with hummus, tabbouleh, and warm pita. Cannabis-infused tahini drizzle brings caryophyllene's spice warmth to the cumin-and-sumac-rubbed meat.

Total

37m

Servings

Default dose

5mg

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp sumac
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced
Hummus, tabbouleh, warm pita
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp cannabis-infused olive oil
Lemon juice, pomegranate seeds

How to make it

1
Mix lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, sumac, cinnamon, and parsley. Chill 30 minutes.
2
Shape into elongated kofta around flat skewers.
3
Grill over high heat 4–5 minutes per side until charred.
4
Whisk tahini with lemon juice, a splash of water, and cannabis olive oil.
5
Arrange kofta on a platter with hummus, tabbouleh, and pita.
6
Drizzle cannabis tahini over kofta. Scatter pomegranate seeds.

Cooking tips

Chilling the meat prevents kofta from falling apart on the grill.
Flat skewers keep kofta from spinning — round ones don't grip.
Sumac adds a citric tang without juice.

Dosing calculator

Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.

Per serving

5 mg

Total batch (4 servings)

20 mg

Standard. A gentle, comfortable lift for most adults.

Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.

Start Low, Go Slow

If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer

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Best paired with

Pair with these strains

Each one matches the caryophyllene story of this dish.

AK-47

Hybrid

Caryophyllene

THC 13–22%CBD 0.1% Verified

EarthySkunkSpicy

Relaxing • Happy • Creative

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Bubba Kush

Indica

Camphene

THC 15–25%CBD 0.1% Verified

CoffeeChocolateEarthy

Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Hungry

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Mendo Breath

Indica

Camphene

THC 20.0%CBD 0.1% Estimated

VanillaCaramelEarthy

Calming • Sleepy • Happy

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Why this pairing works

Caryophyllene — in your strain and on your plate

The only terpene that also activates the body's CB2 receptors, caryophyllene brings warm, peppery depth. It loves bold, savory, spicy food—peppercorn steak, aged cheeses, curries.

Read the full Caryophyllene guide