Turkish lamb kebabs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions (iib kebap) recipe

Recipe for turkish lamb kebabs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions (iib kebap) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. This classic turkish dish is delicious and easy to make. You can cook the kebabs on a grill or place them on a broiler pan and broil in the oven.

Recipe ingredients

• Marinade for lamb:
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kebab pieces:
  • 1 pound lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes (*)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 3 red or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into quarters

(*) Chicken or beef can be used in place of lamb. Or, to make this a vegetarian dish, use cubed eggplant instead.

How to make turkish lamb kebabs with tomatoes, peppers, and onions (iib kebap)

• To make marinade, put chopped onions, crushed garlic, lemon juice, salt, cumin, and olive oil into a food processor and puree.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl and add lamb pieces. Stir to combine, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• If grilling kebabs, ask an adult to light the grill about 45 minutes before you are ready to cook, or to preheat the broiler about 5 minutes beforehand.
• Thread lamb pieces, tomatoes, and pepper chunks onto skewers, alternating ingredients. (**)
• Grill or broil for 6 minutes on each side.
• Use a fork to slide cooked lamb and vegetable pieces from skewers onto a plate. Serve with yogurt and flat bread.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
(plus 6 hours marinating time)
Cooking time: 12 minutes
Serves 4

(**) If using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for about 30 minutes before using.

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