Grilled Turkish Ground Lamb Kebabs
Grilled Turkish Ground Lamb Kebabs are an easy and delicious way to shake up your summer grilling routine with authentic taste!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/2 small onion coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 large cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon baharat
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 pound ground lamb
- Olive oil
For Serving
- Pita bread
- Red onion
- Tomatoes
- Lettuce
- Plain yogurt
Instructions
- In a mini food processor, grind pistachios until finely ground.
- Add onion, garlic, parsley, baharat, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne and salt and process to paste consistency. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add ground lamb and mix until combined.
- Divide lamb mixture into 4 even sausage-shaped portions. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Thread a skewer through the center of each portion lengthwise.
- Preheat grill over medium-high heat.
- Brush the kebabs with olive oil then place on grill. Reduce heat to medium and grill 2-3 minutes per side, making quarter turns until cooked through.
- Serve on pitas with onion, tomatoes, lettuce and yogurt.
Notes
BAHARAT RECIPE:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried mint
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg.
- Combine all the ingredients except the meat first, then add the meat. All the ingredients will be better distributed throughout.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 | Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 884mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g