TURKEY KEBABS WITH URFA PEPPER

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Provided by Marlena Spieler

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (12 patties)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup medium-grain couscous or bulgur wheat
1 1/4 pounds ground turkey
4 cloves garlic, chopped
4 teaspoons Urfa or Aleppo chili pepper flakes, plus more as desired for sprinkling
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra if needed
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 head of hearts of romaine, core removed and leaves separated
Fresh mint leaves
2 lemons, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine couscous or bulgur wheat with 1/3 cup boiling water in a bowl and wait for grains to soften, 10 minutes for couscous, 15 to 20 for bulgur. Spread on plate to cool.
  • Add ground turkey, garlic, 2 teaspoons chili flakes, scallions, cilantro, cumin, curry powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt. Mix well then knead until smooth. Wet hands and form into 12 patties.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large pan until just smoking. Add patties so that there is enough space between them so they can be turned with a spatula.
  • Cook until crisp and lightly browned on each side, about 12 minutes total.
  • Arrange romaine around edge of a platter. Put patties in center and garnish with mint and lemon wedges. Sprinkle with more chili flakes, to taste. To eat, wrap a leaf of romaine around a bit of kebab, a leaf or two of mint, and a sprinkle of chili flakes and a squirt of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Elexis Alexander
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These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made them with some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and they were delicious.


Wyre Boi
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these kebabs were surprisingly good. The urfa pepper marinade really tenderized the meat and gave it a great flavor.


Jody Fleming
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These kebabs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Naminya Motion
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I love the combination of flavors in these kebabs. The urfa pepper, garlic, and oregano are a perfect match.


Tariq Hameed
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I made these kebabs with ground chicken and they were delicious. I also added a bit of feta cheese to the marinade. Yum!


Achuil Gong
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These kebabs were a bit too smoky for my taste. I think I'll use less urfa pepper next time.


DrFunkBeat TM
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I found that the kebabs were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some moisture to the marinade next time, maybe some yogurt or olive oil.


Nana Vice
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These kebabs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I'll use less urfa pepper.


Katara
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I love the smoky flavor that the urfa pepper marinade gives these kebabs. I also like that they're not too dry. I served them with a side of hummus and they were perfect.


InkeyString
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These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover turkey. I made them with some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and they were delicious.


didi beatz
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I'm not a big fan of turkey, but these kebabs were surprisingly good. The urfa pepper marinade really tenderized the meat and gave it a great flavor.


kaniki onlineTV
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These kebabs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just grill them when I'm ready to eat.


Michel Divalson
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I made these kebabs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Virginia Gibson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the kebabs were delicious. I served them with rice and a side of tzatziki sauce. My family loved them!


Mohammad Ghawsi
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These are the best turkey kebabs I've ever had! The urfa pepper marinade is amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.


AMIN jAdOoN
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but these kebabs were surprisingly good. The urfa pepper marinade really tenderized the meat and gave it a great flavor.


Michael Howells
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These kebabs are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors from the urfa pepper, garlic, and oregano.


Samuel Lloyd
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I used ground chicken instead of turkey and they turned out great. I also added a bit of cumin and coriander to the marinade. Yum!


Valerie Chiiya
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These turkey kebabs were a hit at my last BBQ! The urfa pepper marinade gave them a delicious smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.