Low Fat Authentic Doner Kebab
Satisfy your cravings for a traditional street food favorite with this "Low Fat Authentic Doner Kebab" recipe—an irresistible, healthy twist on a beloved classic. Made with lean ground turkey and aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and oregano, this recipe captures the essence of the iconic doner kebab while significantly reducing fat content. The meat is baked to juicy perfection, then thinly sliced and paired with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber, all nestled in warm whole wheat pita bread. A creamy, tangy mint yogurt sauce ties everything together, offering the perfect balance of flavors. Quick to prepare and packed with Mediterranean-inspired goodness, this easy and nutritious dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or meal-prep lunches. Enjoy the satisfying taste of your favorite takeout—guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground turkey
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita
- 100 grams Lettuce
- 1 large Tomato
- 1 half Cucumber
- 100 grams Low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint
Instructions
Finely mince the garlic cloves and onion. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, onion, ground turkey, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
Use your hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Shape the turkey mixture into a loaf form and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking tray with olive oil.
Unwrap the loaf and place it on the prepared baking tray. Drizzle with lemon juice.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Turn the loaf halfway through the cooking time for even baking.
While the kebab cooks, prepare the sides. Thinly slice the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Finely chop the fresh mint.
In a small bowl, mix the low-fat yogurt with chopped mint to create a refreshing sauce.
Once the kebab is cooked, let it cool slightly, then slice thinly.
Warm the whole wheat pita in the oven for a few minutes.
Assemble the doner kebabs by layering slices of turkey kebab, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber in each pita. Drizzle with the mint yogurt sauce before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1806 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6 g | 63% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 4774 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 138.1 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 896 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 2680 mg | 57% | |
*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.
