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Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce

Name: Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb or beef; 1 small onion, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon sumac; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Pinch of salt; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 large flatbreads or Lavash; 8 lettuce leaves; 2 tomatoes, sliced; 1 cucumber, sliced

Savor the rich flavors of Turkish kebabs wrapped with sumac-infused onions and a creamy yogurt sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 9, 2025

Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kebab

For the Sumac Onions

For the Yogurt Sauce

For the Wraps

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 646 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 49 g
Fat: 34.75 g
Fiber: 4.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2583 kcal
Protein: 136 g
Carbs: 197 g
Fat: 139 g
Fiber: 19 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g ground lamb or beef	1250	85	0	100	0
1 small onion, grated	40	1	9	0	2
3 cloves garlic, minced	15	1	3	0	0
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon ground coriander	6	0	1	0	1
1 teaspoon smoked paprika	6	0	1	0	0
Salt and black pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 large red onion, thinly sliced	40	1	9	0	2
1 tablespoon sumac	15	0	3	1	1
Juice of 1 lemon	10	0	3	0	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
Pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup plain Greek yogurt	200	20	12	8	0
1 clove garlic, minced	5	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped	2	0	0	0	0
Salt and pepper, to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 large flatbreads or Lavash	800	24	140	16	8
8 lettuce leaves	10	1	2	0	1
2 tomatoes, sliced	40	2	9	0	2
1 cucumber, sliced	16	1	4	0	1

These values are estimates and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Kebab

1
Combine ingredients
Combine ground lamb or beef, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
2
Mix thoroughly
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Sumac Onions

1
Combine onions and seasonings
In a bowl, combine the sliced red onions, sumac, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
Tip: Ensure the onions are evenly coated with sumac to prevent any bitterness.
2
Toss well
Toss well to coat the onions evenly.
3
Rest
Let sit for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Use a mandoline to achieve evenly sliced onions for uniform marination.

How to Make Turkish Kebab Wraps with Sumac Onions and Yogurt Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling the Kebabs
Shape the marinated meat onto skewers and grill on medium heat until fully cooked.
2
Assembling the Wraps
Lay out a flatbread, layer lettuce, tomato, cucumber, grilled kebab, sumac onions, drizzle yogurt sauce, then roll tightly.
3
Serving and Slicing
Serve by slicing each wrap into halves.