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Oven-baked beef or lamb, cooked with vegetables in parchment paper.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Kagit Kebab (180 g) has 297 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.6 g of carbs, 29.7 g of protein, 16.6 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 2.2 µg of B12 covers 90% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Kagit Kebab is a Turkish oven-baked kebab cooked in parchment, with seasoned minced meat and vegetables such as tomato, pepper and onion. Recipes vary by region and household, and the meat may be beef or lamb. The paper holds in the juices as the ingredients cook together, while the edges can brown.
The result is savoury and warmly spiced, tender in the middle with a little sweetness from the vegetables. In Turkey it is often served as a main course with rice, bread or pide, plus salad or yoghurt; Turkish restaurants abroad may serve it similarly. It is protein-rich, with relatively few carbohydrates. For a lighter version, choose lean mince and add more vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
165
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
4.2g
· 2% DV
Protein
16.5g
· 33% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 40% · Fat 50%
Vitamins
B12
1.2µg · 50% DV
B3
3.8mg · 24% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Sodium
320mg · 14% DV
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
Kagit Kebab is a Turkish oven-baked dish of seasoned minced meat spread on baking paper, often with vegetables such as peppers, tomatoes and onions. The thin meat mixture cooks on the paper and is commonly served with it.
Kagit Kebab is especially associated with Hatay and Antakya in southern Turkey. Recipes vary across the country, so the choice of meat, vegetables and seasoning can differ from one version to another.
Kagit Kebab means “paper kebab” in Turkish. The name refers to the baking paper used to cook and serve the seasoned meat, rather than to a special cut of meat.
No, Kagit Kebab is not the same as lahmacun. Both can include minced meat and vegetables, but lahmacun is spread over a thin dough base, while Kagit Kebab is cooked on baking paper without that bread base.
Tomatoes, peppers and onions are common in Kagit Kebab. Parsley, garlic or other vegetables may also appear in regional recipes; chopping them finely helps them mix evenly with the meat.
Yes, you can cook Kagit Kebab in an air fryer if the baking paper is secured beneath the meat and cannot lift into the heating element. Use a small portion that fits flat, and check that the meat cooks through.
To keep Kagit Kebab moist, use meat that is not extremely lean and spread the mixture in an even layer. Avoid overcooking it; the vegetables also release moisture as the kebab bakes.
Reheat Kagit Kebab in the oven, covered loosely with foil, until hot throughout. This helps prevent the thin meat layer from drying out; a covered pan over low heat also works for a small portion.
Yes, cooked Kagit Kebab can be frozen in an airtight container once it has cooled. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat it until hot throughout; the vegetables may be softer after freezing.
Serve Kagit Kebab with flatbread, rice or bulgur and a fresh salad. A yogurt-based side or grilled vegetables also works well, balancing the savory minced meat without competing with its seasoning.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.