Kuzu Kuzu Beyti
Kuzu Kuzu Beyti is a flavorful Turkish dish featuring tender ground lamb wrapped in a delicious herb-infused meat mixture, grilled to perfection. This Paleo version skips traditional bread, focusing on the rich flavors of the lamb and spices.

45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Turkish
540 kcal
Ingredients
- Ground lamb - 300 grams
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
- Fresh mint - 15 grams, chopped
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Cauliflower - 300 grams, riced
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Lemon - 1, juiced
Steps
- In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into elongated kebabs or meat rolls and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- While the kebabs are chilling, prepare the cauliflower rice by pulsing the cauliflower florets in a food processor until they resemble rice grains.
- In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the riced cauliflower and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the kebabs for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through and nicely charred.
- To serve, place the riced cauliflower on plates, top with grilled kebabs, and garnish with diced tomato and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Calories: 540
- Protein: 37 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
- Total Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh herbs and vegetables.
Tags
TurkishPaleoMain Dish