Ali Nazik / Turkish Alinazik Kebab Recipe

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while flatbread can be more economical.

Roast eggplants over an open flame until charred and soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Allow eggplants to cool, then peel and chop finely.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

In a bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice; set aside.

To serve, spread the roasted eggplant on a plate.

Top with the lamb mixture, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with pita bread.

Cooking Techniques

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