Heart-Healthy Chevapchichi
Elevate your meal planning with this Heart-Healthy Chevapchichi, a nutritious twist on the Balkan-inspired grilled sausage recipe. This flavorful dish combines lean ground turkey and beef, seasoned with aromatic spices like paprika and cumin, and enhanced with fresh parsley for a fragrant burst of freshness. Brown rice flour serves as a gluten-free binder, ensuring each succulent piece holds its shape while staying tender and juicy. Grilled to perfection with a touch of olive oil for that smoky char, these protein-packed sausages are a satisfying option for those looking to enjoy a wholesome, low-fat meal. Serve with a squeeze of lemon to brighten the flavors, making this dish a heart-healthy choice that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Perfect for a family dinner or meal prep, this recipe comes together in just 40 minutes and serves up to six people!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground turkey
- 300 grams lean ground beef
- 30 grams brown rice flour
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, wedges for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey and lean ground beef. Using your hands, mix until well combined.
Add the brown rice flour, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and chopped parsley to the meat mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into small sausages, each about 3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Once the pan is hot, place the chevapchichi sausages on the grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
Remove from the grill pan and let rest for a couple of minutes.
Serve the chevapchichi with lemon wedges for squeezing over the top, which enhances the flavor and adds a refreshing touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 543 mg | 181% | |
| Sodium | 2853 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 164.3 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 1514 mg | 32% | |
*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.
