Keto Middle Eastern Kebabs. They say that we eat with our eyes and if that’s true then these keto Middle Eastern kebabs are a good example. I am using some spices you may not be familar with but I can assure you they are used all over the world and are available in most grocery stores of any note and always in any Middle Eastern or kosher grocery. If you have looked at many of my food pictures you see these spices sprinkled liberally on lots of my Keto~Lowcarb Vegetables avocados, HB eggs, etc. that I eat. Lamb (and goat) are the predominant meats in the Middle East and Africa and I am featuring lamb here. I eat a LOT of lamb anyway so this is a natural for me. Yes, you can use ground beef and it will be OK, just not authentic. These are extremely easy to make and cook quite quickly. I am showing them with Tzatziki Sauce which is also quite traditional and the perfect accompaniment. Keto Middle Eastern kebabs can either be eaten as part of a complete meal or served as an Appetizer. If you are looking for equally delicious kebabs with a different flavor profile, you may also like Mediterranean Lamb Kebabs served with a Lemon Tahini Sauce.
I have shown the kebabs with and without pine nuts because they would be traditional but only served to guests and close loved ones. Alas, pine nuts are expensive no matter where in the world you happen to live. The last pic is for when you are feeling particularly lazy and don’t feel like making individual kebabs. Just make them into patties and call it good to go.
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- 1 Lb Ground Lamb
- ½ Small Minced Onion
- 2 T Water
- 1 T Garlic Paste***
- 2 t Cumin
- 2 t Coriander
- 2 t Sumac
- 2 t Aleppo Pepper Flakes (More As Garnish)
- 2 t Dried Mint
- 1½ t Salt
- 2 T Cilantro (As Garnish)
- 8 Flat Skewers Soaked In Water
- Soak 8 flat skewers in hot water.
- As you can see from the last picture I decided not to dirty yet one more bowl and just use my butcher paper as the bowl. Very easy and no muss, no fuss.
- Add garlic paste to water and mix well.
- If using a bowl and excluding mint, sprinkle each ingredient over meat including garlic water and mix thoroughly.
- Divide meat mixture into 8 equal portions (about 2-2¼ oz. each), form and skewer.
- Cook on medium 3-4 minutes, turn and repeat.
- After plating garnish with additional sumac, Aleppo pepper and mint.
- 8 Servings As Appetizer 1 Each
- 176 Calories, 9.6g Protein, 14.4g Fat, 1.2g Carbs, 0.1g Fiber, 1.1g Net Carbs
- 4 Servings As Dinner 2 Each
- 352 Calories, 19.2g Protein, 28.8g Fat, 2.5g Carbs, 0.3g Fiber, 2.2g Net Carbs
- People in Africa and the Middle East most often eat in larger groups of people sharing many small plates of food so one of these kebabs would be eaten and the rest passed around.
- I hope once you have tried these new spices you will knock yourself in the forehead and realized you could have had a V-8.