Grilled Balkan Ćevapi
with Toasted Pita & Ajvar Hummus
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2/4
Calories
760 /serving
Every region has its grilled specialties. In the Balkans, it's ćevapi: savoury minced meat croquettes with plenty of roasted garlic and a side of flatbread. Serve them hot and sizzling, with roasted red pepper hummus and a snappy side salad.
We will send you:
- 250g Canadian-raised lean ground beef
- 2 Cucumbers
- 90g Baby greens (lettuce mix, baby spinach, kale or arugula)
- 30ml Red wine vinegar
- 15g Minced roasted garlic
- 20g Panko
- 120g Hummus
- 30ml Ajvar (roasted red pepper spread)
- 2 Pita
Contains: Eggs • Sesame • Sulphites • Wheat
You will need:
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
1 or 2 Eggs
BBQ (or pan)
Total Fat
48 g
Saturated Fat
11 g
Sodium
440 mg
Total Carb
42 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
38 g
Fibre
5 g
Preparation
Prepare the ćevapi
- Heat the BBQ on high (or pan on medium-high), making sure to oil the grill first.
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef, panko, ½ the garlic, 1 egg (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
- Form into 8 oval patties (double for 4 portions) and drizzle with oil.
Grill the ćevapi
- Add the ćevapi* to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, 2 to 3 min. per side, until cooked through.
Make the ajvar hummus
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hummus, ajvar, remaining garlic and S&P.
Make the salad
- Thinly slice the cucumbers crosswise.
- In a second medium bowl, combine the vinegar, 2 tbsp oil (double for 4 portions) and S&P.
- Add the baby greens and cucumbers; toss well.
Toast the pita & serve
- Add the pita to the BBQ (or pan) and grill, 1 to 2 min., until warmed through.
- Transfer to a cutting board and cut into wedges.
- Divide the ajvar hummus between your plates and spread out in a circular motion.
- Top with the ćevapi, salad and pita. Bon appétit!
*Health Canada recommends cooking ground beef to a minimum internal temperature of 71°C.
