In my opinion, this is one of the best kebabs you can try. However, make sure to make your own, low-carb version because those kebabs that are sold on the streets contain high amounts of flour which add quite a lot of carbs per serving.
Instead, I like to add eggs that prevent the meat from falling apart. Spice things up with some crushed garlic cloves and serve this world-wide famous dish.
Some people are not huge fans of eggplants. In this case, you can easily replace eggplant slices with good old bell peppers (but make sure to keep the amounts low because of their high carb content), zucchini, onions, or any other fresh vegetables you have on hand.
As for serving, any kind of leafy greens will do the job perfectly. Optionally, sprinkle with just a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve these delicious skewers.
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Cut the eggplants crosswise to make circular slices, around half an inch thick.
Season with salt to remove the bitterness. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Place the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl. Knead to consistency. Mold into patties, about the size of the eggplant slices.
Coat a large non-stick grill pan with the 3 tbsp of oil before setting it over medium-high heat.
Wash the eggplant slices. Squeeze out any unnecessary liquids with your hands.
Push an eggplant slice through the soaked skewers, followed by a piece of patty. Repeat until you almost fill the long skewer (leaving enough space in one end for the handle). Do this for the rest of the skewers then arrange them on the pan.
Grill the skewers for 15 minutes. Flip occasionally to cook all sides.
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Keto Beef and Eggplant Kebab
Ingredients
- ½ eggplant large
- 1 lb ground beef lean, grass-fed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 cup parsley leaves finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp chili pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 3 tbsp oil for the grill pan
- Wooden skewers soaked in water
Instructions
- Slice eggplants in a circular shape (about half-inch thick).
- Generously sprinkle with salt and set aside for 10 minutes to remove the bitterness.
- In a large bowl, combine the meat with parsley, onions, garlic, olive oil, chili pepper, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and eggs. Mix well with your hands and form patties to fit eggplant slices.
- Preheat a large, non-stick grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly brush with oil.
- Rinse eggplant slices and gently press with your hands to squeeze the excess water.
- Thread eggplant slices and meatballs onto soaked skewers and place on the preheated grill pan.
- Cook for 15 minutes, gently turning a couple of times.