Heart-Healthy Adana Kebap

Take your taste buds on a guilt-free Mediterranean adventure with this Heart-Healthy Adana Kebap recipe. Crafted with lean ground turkey, vibrant red bell pepper, aromatic garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, this lighter twist on the traditional Turkish favorite delivers bold flavor without compromise. Packed with fresh parsley and bound on skewers, these kebaps are grilled to perfection, offering a satisfying charred exterior and juicy interior. Served alongside warm whole wheat pita, it's a nutritious and protein-rich meal that’s perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and ideal for a balanced Mediterranean-inspired dinner, this heart-healthy recipe combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground turkey
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces whole wheat pita

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Finely dice the red bell pepper, onion, and mince the garlic.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, diced red bell pepper, minced garlic, and onion.

Step 4

Add ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 5

Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring the spices and vegetables are evenly distributed throughout the turkey mixture.

Step 6

Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each into a long, sausage-like kebap around a skewer, pressing firmly so that the mixture adheres well.

Step 7

Place the skewered kebaps on the preheated grill.

Step 8

Grill the kebaps for about 7 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked and have a slight char on the outside.

Step 9

Warm the whole wheat pitas briefly on the grill, if desired.

Step 10

Serve each Adana Kebap with a warmed whole wheat pita on the side. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1015.9 grams (1015.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1639

Total Fat 60.40g	77%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 357mg	119%
Sodium 2948mg	128%
Total Carbohydrate 173.00g	63%
Dietary Fiber 28.20g	101%
Total Sugars 10.10g
Protein 128.30g	257%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 537mg	41%
Iron 20mg	110%
Potassium 1855mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 39.6%