Turkey Kebabs - Ground Turkey Skewers
Calories: 19
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
These turkey kebabs are a popular Middle Eastern kebabs recipe usually made with ground lamb or beef. This simple and easy uses ground turkey as a much healthier option and is pan-cooked making it a hassle-free weekday meal. Serve with simple pita bread, a side salad, and delicious tahini sauce and you have a meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Kg (2 lbs) Ground Turkey
- 1 large Onion Finely chopped
- 5 large Garlic cloves minced
- 2 inch Fresh Ginger grated
- ½ cup Fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1½ tsp Paprika powder
- ½ - 1 tsp Chilly powder or Cayenne pepper optional for heat
- ¼ tsp All spice powder optional
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder
- ½ - 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
- Juice of one lemon
Plus
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil approximately
- 8 Kebab skewers soaked in water for 30 mins
Instructions
- Step 1 - Kebab Mixture - In a bowl, combine the ground turkey with all the other ingredients except oil. Cover and set aside to marinate for an hour on the counter or up to 12 hours in the fridge.1 Kg Ground Turkey, 1 large Onion, 5 large Garlic cloves, 2 inch Fresh Ginger, ½ cup Fresh parsley, 1½ tsp Paprika powder, 1 tsp Cumin powder, ½ - 1 tsp Chilly powder or Cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp Coriander powder, ¼ tsp All spice powder, ¼ tsp Cinnamon powder, ½ - 1 tsp Salt, ½ tsp Black pepper powder, Juice of one lemon
- Step 2 -Shape the Kebabs - Divide the meat mixture into 8 to 10 equal portions. I made 10 kebabs, each about 50 grams.Take each portion of ground meat in your hands. Shape into a ball, then a sausage. Thread your skewer through the sausage. Press with your fingers to secure, then press the ends firmly to secure the meat to the skewer.8 Kebab skewers
- Step 3 - Grill or pan cooking - Heat the grill or cast-iron pan on high. Add a tablespoon of oil to the grill. Then place the skewers on the grill. Place a few skewers at a time - do not overcrowd the grill. Brush each skewer with cooking oil. Let it cook for 3 minutes on one side, then turn it over and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes on the other side.2 tbsp Cooking oil
- Serve with fragrant rice or pita bread with tahini and hummus.
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