Brussels Street Kebab with Spiced Tomato Salad

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Herb-marinated ground lamb kebabs served in warm pita with a refreshing spiced tomato salad, inspired by Brussels' street food markets. This Turkish-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground lamb, breadcrumbs, cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Turkish cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1 pound ground lamb, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Form mixture into 4 kebabs (3 inches long) and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake kebabs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  4. Step 4: While kebabs cook, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano in a bowl. Toss to combine.
  5. Step 5: Cut pita in half, warm in oven for 2 minutes, and serve kebabs inside with tomato salad.

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