Whole30 Makanek (Lebanese Sausages)

Elevate your culinary repertoire with this Whole30 Makanek recipe—a flavorful take on traditional Lebanese sausages that's both wholesome and paleo-friendly. Made with a savory blend of ground beef and lamb, fragrant spices like cinnamon and allspice, and a touch of tangy lemon juice, these bite-sized sausages pack a punch of bold Middle Eastern flavor. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful nutty crunch, while fresh parsley and garlic brighten each bite. Using simple, Whole30-compliant ingredients, this recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes to cook. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, serve these juicy sausages right out of the skillet for a crowd-pleasing, protein-packed dish. Whether you're following a Whole30 diet or simply craving authentic Lebanese flair, these Makanek sausages are a must-try addition to your meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 units garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground lamb until evenly mixed.

Step 2

Finely chop the fresh parsley and mince the garlic cloves, then add them to the meat mixture.

Step 3

Sprinkle the cinnamon, allspice, black pepper, and salt over the meat.

Step 4

Pour in the lemon juice to add some moisture and tanginess.

Step 5

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

Step 6

With wet hands, shape the meat mixture into small, finger-sized sausages.

Step 7

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Once the oil is hot, add the pine nuts and sauté them until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 9

In the same skillet, place the sausages, making sure they are not overcrowded, and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 12-15 minutes.

Step 10

Return the toasted pine nuts to the skillet for the last minute of cooking to heat through.

Step 11

Transfer the sausages to a serving dish, spoon the pine nuts over the top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(842.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2219.1

Total Fat 177.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 571.9mg	0%
Sodium 3672.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 149.3g	0%

Vitamin D 10IU	0%
Calcium 184.9mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 2335.2mg	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: 71.0%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 2.4%