High Protein Cevapcici
Elevate your protein game with this mouthwatering High Protein Cevapcici recipe, a healthier twist on the traditional Balkan favorite. Made with a perfect blend of lean ground beef and turkey, egg white, and aromatic spices like sweet paprika and garlic, these juicy, flavor-packed sausage-like bites are tenderized with a secret ingredient—sparkling water. Thanks to minimal prep time and grilling magic, these smoky, golden-brown cevapcici are ready in under 40 minutes and make an ideal high-protein meal for fitness enthusiasts or anyone looking for a nutritious, satisfying dish. Serve with warm flatbread, zesty ajvar, or a fresh side salad to complete your protein-powered feast! Perfect for meal prep or family dinners, this recipe promises bold flavors and a guilt-free indulgence.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams lean ground beef
- 250 grams ground turkey
- 1 large egg white
- 1 medium, finely grated onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 30 milliliters sparkling water or club soda
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, ground turkey, and egg white.
Add the finely grated onion, minced garlic, sweet paprika, ground black pepper, salt, baking soda, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until well combined.
Slowly add the sparkling water while continuing to mix until the mixture is smooth and slightly sticky.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the baking soda to work its magic for a tender texture.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Remove the mixture from the fridge and shape it into small sausage-like cylinders, about 3 inches long and 1 inch in diameter.
Lightly oil the grill grates or pan, then place the Cevapcici onto the grill.
Cook for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely browned and cooked through.
Serve hot, accompanied by your choice of accompaniments such as flatbread, ajvar, or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 332 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 3397 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 104.9 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*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.
