Turkey Kebabs With Urfa Pepper Recipe

Name: Turkey Kebabs With Urfa Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ 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

Servings: persons

⅓ 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

1
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.
2
Spread on plate to cool.
3
Add ground turkey, garlic, 2 teaspoons chili flakes, scallions, cilantro, cumin, curry powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and salt.
4
Mix well then knead until smooth.
5
Wet hands and form into 12 patties.
6
Heat remaining oil in a large pan until just smoking.
7
Add patties so that there is enough space between them so they can be turned with a spatula.
8
Cook until crisp and lightly browned on each side, about 12 minutes total.
9
Arrange romaine around edge of a platter.
10
Put patties in center and garnish with mint and lemon wedges.
11
Sprinkle with more chili flakes, to taste.
12
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.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ 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, and more.

Yes, Turkey Kebabs With Urfa Pepper falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey Kebabs With Urfa Pepper

Tips for the best results

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