Keto Mini Kebabs with Yogurt Mint Sauce
Elevate your low-carb dining with these flavorful Keto Mini Kebabs with Yogurt Mint Sauce! Perfectly spiced with a blend of cumin, coriander, and paprika, these juicy lamb or beef kebabs are infused with fresh mint, cilantro, and a zing of lemon zest for a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor. Grilled to perfection and served alongside a creamy, tangy yogurt mint sauce made with cucumber and lemon juice, this recipe is a keto-friendly delight that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a party or meal prepping for the week, these mini kebabs make for a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. Pair with a fresh salad or low-carb flatbread to complete the experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground lamb or beef
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 16 pieces Wooden skewers, soaked
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt for sauce
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, grated and drained
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb or beef, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, chopped mint, chopped cilantro, and lemon zest.
Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
Divide the meat mixture into 16 even portions and shape each portion into oval mini kebab shapes. Thread onto the soaked skewers.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the kebabs lightly with olive oil on both sides.
Cook the kebabs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
To make the yogurt mint sauce, combine the Greek yogurt, fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, grated cucumber, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Serve the cooked kebabs hot with the chilled yogurt mint sauce as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1759 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.2 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.1 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 3358 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 106.8 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2272 mg | 48% | |
*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.
