Nigerian Suya Skewers
Nigerian suya is a boldly seasoned beef kebab with a warm, nutty spice coating made from roasted peanuts, cayenne, paprika, ginger, garlic, onion, and salt. Bite-size beef is paired with red bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms, creating a colorful, peppery dish suited to a casual meal or street-food-style gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nigerian Suya Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 39
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix ground peanuts, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl.
- 2
Combine spice mixture and beef in a resealable plastic bag; shake until well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Thread beef, bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms onto skewers in alternating order.
- 5
Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until meat is browned and vegetables are soft, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Calories 325.95 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 36.53 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 5.39 g 2%
- Total Fat 18.13 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 6.28 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.19 mg High 38%
- Sodium 110.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.51 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.76 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 3.46 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 165.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 16.69 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 48.09 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Nigerian Suya Skewers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 325.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nigerian Suya Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Ginger, Garlic Powder, Ground Ginger. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nigerian Suya Skewers?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nigerian Suya Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Nigerian Suya Skewers healthy?
- Nigerian Suya Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 325.95 calories and 36.53 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.28 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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