Grilled Turkish Ground Lamb Kebabs

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Grilled Turkish Ground Lamb Kebabs are a delicious, spicy and exotic way to change up your summer grilling routine!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup shelled pistachios
• ½ onion (coarsely chopped, about 1/2 cup)
• 4 clove garlic (coarsely chopped)
• ¼ cup chopped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
• 1 teaspoon baharat
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ pound ground lamb
• olive oil
• pita bread
• red onion
• tomatoes
• lettuce
• plain yogurt
• for SERVING

Method

1. In a mini food processor, grind pistachios until finely ground.
2. Add onion, garlic, parsley, baharat, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne and salt and process to paste consistency. Transfer to a bowl.
3. Add ground lamb and mix until combined.
4. Divide lamb mixture into 4 even sausage-shaped portions. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 2 hours.
5. Thread a skewer through the center of each portion lengthwise. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Brush the kebabs with olive oil then place on grill. Reduce heat to medium and grill 2-3 minutes per side, making quarter turns until cooked through.
6. Serve on pitas with onion, tomatoes, lettuce and yogurt.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen