Persian Lamb Kabobs with Minted Pilaf

Serves 4
Time 12 hrs 40 min

The lamb for these kabobs marinates in lemon juice, garlic and spices overnight, guaranteeing tender, juicy meat right off the grill. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita on the side, if you like.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free

Ingredients

    Kabobs
    2 smallyellow onions (1 whole, 1 cut into wedges)
    1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 1/2 tablespoonslemon juice
    3/4 teaspooncinnamon
    1 teaspoondried oregano
    1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
    1 smallbay leaf, crumbled
    3/4 teaspoonground cumin
    3/4 teaspoonpaprika
    1 poundlean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
    2yellow or orange bell peppers, seeded, and cut into large pieces
    8 largecherry tomatoes
    Minted Pilaf
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1 clovegarlic, finely chopped
    1 cupbasmati rice
    1 1/2 cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
    1/8 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
    1/2 tablespoonfinely chopped fresh mint

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Method

For the kabobs, grate whole onion and transfer onion and its juice to a fine mesh strainer set over a large bowl.


Press firmly to remove all juice.


Transfer onion pulp to a small bowl, cover and refrigerate to use later in the pilaf.


Combine onion juice with oil, pepper, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, garlic, bay leaf, cumin, and paprika to make a marinade.


Add lamb, turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 12 hours, stirring occasionally.


When ready to cook, thread lamb, peppers, tomatoes and onion wedges alternately onto metal skewers and set aside.


For the pilaf, heat oil in a small pot over medium heat.


Add garlic and reserved grated onion pulp and cook for 3 minutes.


Add rice and stir.


Add broth and bring to a boil.


Add salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 16 to 18 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.


Add pepper and mint and transfer pilaf to a serving platter. Cover to keep warm.


Preheat a grill. Cook kebobs over a medium hot fire for 15 to 20 minutes, turning to cook evenly. Arrange kebabs over pilaf and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

540

Total Fat

24g

Saturated Fat

5g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

400mg

Total Carbohydrate

56g

Dietary Fiber

4g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

27g

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