Kebabs are a food staple amongst Middle Eastern countries such as Turkey, Israel, and Iran. Each cultures have their unique blends, recipes, and spices that will transform your tastebuds and take you on a culinary journey across time. This recipe is Middle Eastern fusion, plant-based, and will make your taste buds dance! Keep reading for a unique twist on Middle Eastern kebabs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground plant-based meat of choice
- 1 diced onion
- 1 handful of finely diced mint and parsley
- 1 Tsp of sumac
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of cumin
- juice of one lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Large package of cinnamon sticks
- 3 garlic cloves – minced
- vegan plain yogurt for dipping sauce, sliced cucumber, and fresh mint
Instructions
- Mix your ground beef with onions, herbs, spices, and lemon juice- set aside in the fridge to marinate for an hour
- While your meat is marinating in the fridge, prepare your dipping sauce by combining fresh mint with plain yogurt (vegan if you want to keep the recipe plant-based) fresh mint, cucumbers, and lemon zest, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and Salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the meat finishes marinating, assemble the meat on the cinnamon sticks until they are fully wrapped around the sticks
- Grill the kebabs until they are fully cooked or bake them in the oven at 350 degrees
- Serve with a side of rice, grilled veggies, and your dipping sauce, garnish with more fresh herbs, and enjoy!
