Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs
Lamb and Vegetable Kebabs are a popular dish consisting of marinated pieces of lamb and assorted vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, threaded onto skewers and grilled. This method of cooking is common across the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Central Asia, with each region offering its own blend of spices and marinades.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with the lamb providing essential amino acids and iron, while the vegetables add fiber and vitamins. A typical serving of two skewers with a side of rice or flatbread generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
Per 1 kebab (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Kebab cooking is a historically significant technique, believed to have originated with soldiers in the Ottoman Empire who grilled meat over open fires. Nutritionally, the combination of grilled meat and vegetables offers a balanced macronutrient profile, and the use of spices like cumin and turmeric adds both flavor and antioxidant benefits.
