Turkish Kebab Recipe: A Delicious And Easy-To-Make Dish
Ingredients
To make this delicious dish, you'll need the following ingredients:- 1 lb. of lamb, beef, or chicken
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Skewers
Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients ready, let's start cooking:- Begin by cutting your meat into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and meat. Mix well, making sure that the meat is coated evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- While the meat is marinating, soak your skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Take your marinated meat out of the refrigerator and thread it onto the skewers, alternating with the sliced peppers and lemon.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Serve your Turkish kebab hot with a side of rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
This Turkish kebab recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Depending on the type of meat you use, one serving (about 4 ounces) of this kebab contains:- Calories: 250-300
- Protein: 25-30 grams
- Fat: 15-20 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5-10 grams
- Fiber: 1-2 grams
- Sodium: 400-500 milligrams