Low Fat Adana Kabab
Elevate your culinary game with this deliciously smoky and heart-healthy twist on a Turkish classic—Low Fat Adana Kabab! Crafted with lean ground turkey instead of traditional lamb or beef, this recipe delivers bold, authentic flavors while keeping things light. Flavored with a vibrant blend of red bell pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, and aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes, these kababs are perfect for grilling or baking. Ready in under 40 minutes, they’re incredibly simple to prepare and ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve them hot off the grill with a fresh salad, flatbread, or sumac-tossed onions for an irresistible Mediterranean experience. Packed with protein, low in fat, and bursting with flavor, this healthy Adana Kabab variation is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground turkey
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 20 grams parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Start by preheating your grill or oven to 200°C (about 390°F).
Finely chop the red bell pepper, onion, garlic cloves, and parsley leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, chopped red bell pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, ground cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Mix everything together with your hands until fully combined. Be careful not to overwork the mixture as this can make the kababs tough.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts and shape them into long, thin kababs around skewers or form into patties if you prefer.
Brush each kabab lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the kababs on the preheated grill or in the oven if baking. Cook for about 10 minutes on each side, or until the kababs are cooked through and have nice grill marks, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
Remove from heat and serve immediately with fresh salad or wrap in flatbread with sliced onions and sumac for a traditional presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
931 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 2699 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 103.3 g | 207% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
