Kebap İskender

Kebap İskender is a delightful Turkish BBQ dish featuring tender lamb kebabs served on a bed of crispy pita bread, topped with a rich tomato sauce and finished with a dollop of yogurt. This healthy version maintains all the traditional flavors while being mindful of ingredients.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder, cubed - 300 grams
• Plain yogurt - 100 grams
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato puree - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley, chopped - for garnish

Steps

1. Marinate the lamb cubes in a mixture of olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated lamb for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked to your desired doneness.
3. While the lamb is cooking, heat the tomato puree in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Toast the pita bread in a toaster or on the grill until crispy, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
5. To serve, layer the pita pieces on a plate, top with grilled lamb, drizzle with the tomato sauce, and add a generous spoonful of yogurt.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, aiding muscle building and repair.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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