Candida Diet Friendly Moroccan Lamb Kefta Skewers
Ground lamb gets the full Moroccan treatment here — grated onion, garlic, fresh parsley, cilantro, and a warming blend of cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and cayenne all worked right into the meat before it ever hits the grill. The result is deeply aromatic, juicy, and satisfying in a way that feels anything but restrictive. For anyone navigating a candida-conscious approach to eating, this recipe is a natural fit — it leans entirely on fresh herbs, whole spices, and quality protein with no added sugars, vinegars, or processed fillers to worry about. Chilling the formed skewers before grilling is a smart step that helps them hold together and develop those gorgeous char marks over medium-high heat. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the end brightens everything up without compromising the ingredient list. These are the kind of skewers that make a weeknight feel like an occasion.
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4 servings
For the kefta
- 1 ½ lb ground lamb
- ¼ cup yellow onion, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For grilling
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for brushing the grill
For serving
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
If using wooden skewers, submerge them in water and soak for at least 30 minutes so they don't char on the grill.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix with your hands until the spices and aromatics are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1–2 minutes — the mixture should feel cohesive and slightly tacky.
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