Turkish Kebab Skewers with Vegetables Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
1 1/2 lbs (700g) lean ground meat (such as beef, lamb, or chicken)
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sumac (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:

Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to season the kebab mixture.

Prepare the Kebab Mixture:

In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped mint, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, salt, pepper, and green tea rubs until well combined.

Form the Kebabs:

Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes before using. Thread the kebab mixture onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion.

Season the Kebabs:

Grill the Kebabs:

Grill the skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:

In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with sumac (if using) and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve:

Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Serve the Turkish Kebab Skewers with Vegetables warm, accompanied by the yogurt sauce, and garnished with chopped fresh cilantro.
Enjoy the flavorful combination of the green tea-seasoned kebabs and the refreshing yogurt sauce.