Vegetarian Adana Kebap

Experience the bold, smoky flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Vegetarian Adana Kebap recipe—a plant-based twist on the classic Turkish delicacy. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, hearty bulgur wheat, and aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes, these kebabs are bursting with authentic flavor and a satisfying texture. Finely chopped vegetables and fresh parsley add a vibrant touch to every bite, while the six skewers form easy-to-cook portions perfect for grilling or pan-searing. Ready in under an hour, this healthy, meat-free dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve these golden kebabs with warm pita, crisp salads, or creamy yogurt dip for a meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 100 grams bulgur wheat
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 pieces wooden skewers, soaked in water

Directions

Step 1

Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow it to soak for 20 minutes, then drain any excess water and set aside.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a coarse mixture forms.

Step 3

Transfer the chickpea mixture to a large bowl. Add the soaked and drained bulgur, and chopped parsley. Mix everything well until all the ingredients are incorporated.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions. With wet hands, form each portion around a skewer, shaping into long kebabs.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the skewered kebabs and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and slightly crispy on all sides.

Step 6

Serve the Vegetarian Adana Kebabs hot, accompanied by pita bread, salad, or a side of yogurt dip.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(646.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	975.0

Total Fat 35.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1824.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 30.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 207.3mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 1699.9mg	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: 31.0%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 57.2%