Spiced Lamb & Veggie Kebobs w/ Cilantro-Mint Sauce Adapted from Cooking Light, May 2009; Serves 4
ingredients Kebabs 1 1/2 t g cumin 1 1/2 t g coriander 2 t grated peeled fresh ginger 2 t canola oil 1/2 t salt 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (1-lb) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces 16 cherry tomatoes 16 pieces of yellow bell peppers (or red or orange) 16 wedges of red onion cooking spray
Sauce 1/2 c cilantro, fresh 1/4 c mint, fresh 2 T chopped green onions 2 T water 1 T canola oil 1 T fresh lime juice 1/4 t g cumin 1/8 t salt 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, minced with some seeds left intact
instructions -if using wooden skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes until ready to use -prepare grill to medium-high heat -for kebabs, combine first 6 ingredients in bowl and add lamb. Toss around. Marinate in fridge, if possible, for at least 30 minutes to a couple of hours. Then thread lamb, tomatoes, peppers, and onion alternately onto each of 8 skewers. Coat grill rack w/ spray and grill about 10 minutes, turning occasionally -for sauce, combine cilantro and all remaining ingredients in mini-blender and process until smooth. Serve w/ kebabs. (Can be made in advance and stored in fridge) |