Turkish Adana Lamb Kebabs

Turkish Adana Lamb Kebabs

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Middle-eastern · 45 min · Lamb · dairy-free, high-protein

622 cal 40g protein 30g carbs 38g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 lb ground lamb (20% fat)
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp Turkish red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 lavash or pita

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Grate the onion and squeeze out excess liquid so the mixture holds shape.
  2. Knead lamb with onion, minced garlic, pepper flakes, cumin, paprika, and 2 tsp salt for 5 minutes until sticky.
  3. Chill the mixture 20 minutes, then mold firmly onto wide flat skewers in long logs.
  4. Grill over high heat, turning, 10-12 minutes until charred and cooked through.
  5. Rest 3 minutes and slide off the skewers onto warm lavash.
  6. Scatter with parsley and serve with grilled tomatoes and onions.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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