Fructose Free Moroccan Lamb Kefta Skewers
Ground lamb packed with warm spices and fresh herbs, shaped onto skewers and grilled until charred and juicy — this is the kind of recipe that makes a weeknight feel like a special occasion. The ingredient list leans entirely on whole, unprocessed components: fresh aromatics, ground spices, and quality meat, which is exactly what makes it a reliable choice when you're avoiding added sugars and high-fructose ingredients that sneak into so many marinades and spice blends. Cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and smoked paprika layer together into something deeply fragrant and complex without a single sweetener in sight. Grating the onion rather than chopping it is a small but smart move — it distributes moisture and flavor evenly through the meat so every bite is consistent. Chilling the formed skewers before grilling helps them hold their shape on the grates, giving you that satisfying char without any falling-apart frustration. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the whole plate and keeps things feeling fresh and vibrant. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these skewers deliver serious restaurant-level flavor with nothing on the ingredient list to second-guess.
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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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