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Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers)

Hand-minced lamb spiced with pepper and grilled on skewers. Rich, high-protein, and free of refined carbs.

35min
452kcal
26gprotein
Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) — Middle Eastern recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g Ground lamb
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 tsp Aleppo pepper
  • ⅝ tsp Salt
  • 3 cloves Garlic (optional)
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin (optional)
  • 20 g Parsley (optional)

Method

  1. Grate the onion and squeeze out its liquid, then knead into the lamb with the garlic, Aleppo pepper, cumin, and salt.
  2. Rest the mince chilled for 15 minutes, then press onto skewers in long flat kebabs.
  3. Grill over high heat, turning, until charred and just cooked through, 10 minutes.
  4. Rest briefly, scatter with parsley, and serve.

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About Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers)

Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4. It fits keto-friendly eating.

Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers)?

A serving has about 452 calories — 26g protein, 5.5g carbs, 35.9g fat, 1.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 26g of protein, roughly 23% of its calories.

Is Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) take to make?

About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 21 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic, ground cumin, parsley — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Adana Kebab (Spiced Lamb Skewers) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.