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Turkish Kebab
This Turkish Kebab recipe blends tender lamb meat, aromatics, and a handful of warm spices to bring a beloved street food straight to your home.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
- 1/2 cup onion grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- olive oil as needed
- 4 metal skewers (or wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes beforehand)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix until well blended.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal parts. Mold each part around a skewer, forming a long sausage shape.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the kebabs with olive oil. Grill the kebabs for about 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
710mg
(30%)
Potassium
410mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.