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Turkish Kebabs

with Lamb and Veal
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Turkish Kebabs

Turkish Kebabs - Spicy nuggets of deliciousness

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Health Score:
90 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
50 min.
Preparation
ready in 3 h. 10 min.
Ready in
Calories:
362
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The paprika in these protein-rich kebabs contains abundant B vitamins, which support metabolism. 

Serve these skewers with a couscous and a tomato-cucumber salad to add even more vitamins to your meal.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie362 cal.(17 %)
Protein41 g(42 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates9 g(6 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4 g(13 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E3.5 mg(29 %)
Vitamin K9.2 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin16.3 mg(136 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate49 μg(16 %)
Pantothenic acid1.2 mg(20 %)
Biotin6.8 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂2.1 μg(70 %)
Vitamin C53 mg(56 %)
Potassium575 mg(14 %)
Calcium148 mg(15 %)
Magnesium64 mg(21 %)
Iron4.6 mg(31 %)
Iodine8 μg(4 %)
Zinc5.5 mg(69 %)
Saturated fatty acids3.5 g
Uric acid268 mg
Cholesterol96 mg
Complete sugar10 g
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
9 ozs lamb (from the leg)
9 ozs Veal (from the leg)
1 lemon
3 sprigs oregano
4 Tbsps olive oil
1 tsp Aleppo pepper (or 1/4 tsp cayenne)
8 small onions
2 Hungarian wax peppers (or 3 Turkish)
7 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
2 Tbsps Tahini
2 tsps Sumac
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oiloreganolemononionsalt
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Pot, 1 Bowl, 1 Small bowl, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Grill pan, 1 Wooden skewer, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Fork

Preparation steps

1.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 1

Pat lamb and veal dry and cut into approximately 3/4-inch cubes.

2.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 2

Halve and squeeze lemon. Rinse oregano, shake dry and chop leaves coarsely. Combine 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil and coat the meat pieces thoroughly. Leave to marinate for 2-3 hours in refrigerator.

3.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 3

Cook onions into boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse and peel.

4.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 4

Cut peppers into quarters, remove seeds, rinse and cut into large rectangles.

5.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 5

Combine yogurt, tahini, sumac, remaining lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

6.
Turkish Kebabs preparation step 6

Thread meat and vegetable onto skewers. Grill in a grill pan or over charcoal for about 10-12 minutes. Alternatively, skewers can be cooked on an oven rack (over a baking sheet to catch the drippings) under the oven broiler for 12-15 minutes. Turn frequently. Serve with sauce.

Comments

bailey123's picture
I've never tried skewers like this before, but they turned out really good!