Heart-Healthy Adana Kebap
Take your taste buds on a guilt-free Mediterranean adventure with this Heart-Healthy Adana Kebap recipe. Crafted with lean ground turkey, vibrant red bell pepper, aromatic garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this lighter twist on the traditional Turkish favorite delivers bold flavor without compromise. Packed with fresh parsley and bound on skewers, these kebaps are grilled to perfection, offering a satisfying charred exterior and juicy interior. Served alongside warm whole wheat pita, it's a nutritious and protein-rich meal that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and ideal for a balanced Mediterranean-inspired dinner, this heart-healthy recipe combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground turkey
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces whole wheat pita
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Step 2
Finely dice the red bell pepper, onion, and mince the garlic.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, and onion.
Step 4
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 5
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the turkey mixture.
Step 6
Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each into a long, sausage-like kebap around a skewer, pressing firmly so that the mixture adheres well.
Step 7
Place the skewered kebaps on the preheated grill.
Step 8
Grill the kebaps for about 7 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked and have a slight char on the outside.
Step 9
Warm the whole wheat pitas briefly on the grill, if desired.
Step 10
Serve each Adana Kebap with a warmed whole wheat pita on the side. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1015.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1639.3 |
| Total Fat 60.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 357.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2948.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.1g | |
| Protein 128.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 537.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1854.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories