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Lamb Kebabs
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Middle Eastern spices flavor these tender, minced-lamb kebabs. A raita of cucumber and yogurt is the ideal accompaniment.
Yield : Makes 4 servings
Prep Time : 1
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) boned leg of lamb, cut into 1in (2.5cm) cubes
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped lemon thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 16 shallots, blanched
- 16 cherry tomatoes
- 16 button mushrooms
- 1 red pepper, seeded and cut into squares
- Pita bread, to serve
- Lettuce leaves and cucumber slices, to serve
Special Equipment:
- 16 wooden skewers
Directions
1. Place the lamb into a large nonmetallic dish. Mix the oil, lemon juice, onion, and thyme and pour over the lamb. Season with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Soak 16 wooden skewers in cold water.
2. Drain the lamb, reserving the marinade.
3. Preheat the broiler. Thread the lamb, shallots, tomatoes, mushrooms, and red peppers onto the skewers. Grill for about 10 minutes, turning frequently and basting with the marinade.
4. Serve hot, with warmed pita bread and the lettuce and cucumber slices.
Variation
Curried Lamb Kebabs
Add crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, and 1 tsp each of ground cumin and curry powder.
Notes
Nutritional Benefits: low fat, low GI
© 2008 Dorling Kindersley
Nutritional Information
Nutrients per serving
Nutritional information is based on 1/8 teaspoon added salt per serving and does not include Pita or Garnishes.
652 kcal
6 % daily value
103 % daily value
4 % daily value
1026 mg
63 mg
25 g
5 g
3 g
23 g
82 mg
373 mg
15 g
53 g
21 % daily value
