Grecian Lamb Kabobs
Take your pick--lamb or pork. Both meats are equally delicious when speared on these herb-scented kabobs and grilled.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 32 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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1 tablespoon water
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 pound lean boneless lamb or pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
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1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
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2 cups fresh mushrooms
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Hot cooked couscous (optional)
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Fresh oregano (optional)
Directions
1.
For marinade, combine oil, lemon juice, chives, oregano, water, and garlic. Trim fat from meat; place meat in plastic bag set into a shallow dish. Add marinade; seal bag. Turn meat to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning meat occasionally.
2.
Meanwhile, cook onion wedges in a small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
3.
Remove meat from bag, reserving marinade. On eight short or four long skewers alternately thread lamb or pork cubes with onion, pepper, and mushrooms, leaving about 1/4 inch space between each.
4.
Grill kabobs on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for12 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness, turning once and brushing with marinade once halfway through grilling.
5.
Serve over hot cooked couscous and garnish with fresh oregano, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
To grill by indirect heat
Arrange preheated coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place skewers on grill over drip pan. Cover and grill for 16 to 18 minutes or until desired doneness, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition information
Calories 177, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 1%, Vitamin C 29%, Calcium 1%, Iron 13%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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