Paleo Makanek (Lebanese Sausages)

Transform your favorite Lebanese mezze with this Paleo twist on Makanek, the irresistible Lebanese sausages bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This recipe combines a savory blend of ground lamb and beef, infused with warming spices like allspice, cinnamon, coriander, and cumin, and elevated by the delicate crunch of toasted pine nuts. Perfectly pan-fried in olive oil until golden brown, these juicy sausages are a deliciously healthy, paleo-friendly option that doesn’t skimp on authenticity. Ready in under 45 minutes, they’re ideal for serving as part of a vibrant mezze platter or alongside fresh greens for a satisfying meal. Explore Middle Eastern cuisine like never before with these flavorful, protein-packed Paleo Makanek!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground lamb
• 500 grams ground beef
• 50 grams pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb and beef until well blended.

Step 2

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool.

Step 3

Add the cooled pine nuts, minced garlic, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt to the meat mixture.

Step 4

Mix thoroughly with your hands until all the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.

Step 5

Form the meat mixture into small sausage links, about 2 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the sausages in batches to avoid overcrowding and pan-fry until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Check for doneness by cutting one open to ensure there is no pink inside.

Step 8

Remove the cooked sausages and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve warm as part of a mezze platter or alongside a fresh green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1103.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3141.2

Total Fat 249.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26.7g
Cholesterol 834.0mg	0%
Sodium 4639.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 215.4g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 249.3mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 3317.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.7%

Protein: 27.2%

Carbs: 2.1%