Adana/Urfa Kebap (Keto-Modified)
Spiced Ground Lamb/Beef Kebab with Keto Sides
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no bread (lavash), and ask for extra grilled vegetables or a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and lemon. About 9g net carbs per serving.
What it is
Hand-minced, spiced ground lamb (Adana) or milder ground beef/lamb mix (Urfa), molded onto skewers and grilled. Served without traditional rice or bread, focusing on the flavorful meat with grilled vegetables and a simple salad.
Key ingredients
Ground lamb/beef, red bell pepper paste, chili flakes, sumac, cumin, salt, black pepper, grilled tomatoes, grilled peppers, simple green salad.
How to make it keto
Request no rice, no bread (lavash), and ask for extra grilled vegetables or a simple green salad dressed with olive oil and lemon. Confirm no breadcrumbs used as a binder in the meat mix.
Watch out for
Some recipes might use minimal breadcrumbs as a binder (confirm omission); marinades/pastes can contain sugar; often served with starchy sides like rice or bulgur which must be explicitly omitted. Salad dressings can contain sugar.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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