Minted Lamb Kabobs Recipes

MINTY LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat the grill to medium. Mix the yogurt and mint sauce together, then divide the mixture in half. Stir the cumin into one half of the yogurt mix, then pour over the diced lamb. Mix thoroughly to coat and season well.
• Thread the lamb onto 4 skewers, alternating with pieces of onion, then arrange on the wire rack of a grilling tray. Grill the kebabs for 3-4 mins on each side, until the lamb is cooked through and the onion is beginning to brown. Warm the pittas in a toaster for 1-2 mins and split open. Stuff the pittas with lamb, onion and lettuce, drizzling over the remaining minty yogurt to serve.

MINTED LAMB KEBABS | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes, this will help to stop them burning under the grill.
• In a mixing bowl, add 100g of the yoghurt along with 2 tsp of the mint sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Add the diced lamb and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes to marinate.
• Thread 4 pieces of the lamb onto the skewers, alternating with a piece of green pepper and onion. Repeat until you have filled all 8 skewers.
• Place the skewers onto a baking tray and cook under a grill for 10 minutes, turning over halfway to ensure even cooking.
• While the lamb is cooking, mix 2 tsp of the mint sauce with the remainder of the Greek yoghurt.
• Serve the kebabs garnished with the mint yoghurt, lemon wedges and fresh mint.

MINTED LAMB 'N' VEGGIE KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, pepper, salt and thyme; add lamb. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes., On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread the lamb and vegetables with mint leaves. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness and vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

MINTED LAMB KEBABS

Steps:

• whisk one whole egg and a yolk in a large bowl, add plenty of salt and pepper until it begins to thicken very slightly
• apply honey, ginger powder and paprika to the bowl and whisk together
• add flavour with tomato sauce and BBQ, then add the mixed herbs to the season mixture
• gradually add the minced lamb in 4 peices until well combined with all ingredients, keep mashing lamb until a smooth ball is formed, apply plain flour a tablespoon at a time until it is a combined ball
• make sure the ball is not too dry or flour is visible in mixture, when the ball has been formed , put in fridge for at least 15 minutes
• carefully form a long sausage shape at the end of the skewers and grill for 10 minutes, then turn over and grill for another 5 minutes before taking out the grill, a brown colour must form on top
• when all kebabs are cooked, a mint sauce would be a good combination (SEE MINT SAUCE RECIPE) .............. enjoy!

MOROCCAN LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
• Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl.
• Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
• Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
• Sauce:.
• Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

MINT CHUTNEY LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients except meat and sour cream in blender until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing mixture. Pour remaining dressing mixture over meat in shallow glass dish; toss to coat. Refrigerate 15 min. Meanwhile, mix reserved dressing mixture with sour cream. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove meat from dressing mixture; discard mixture. Thread meat onto 4 skewers.
• Grill 16 to 18 min. or until meat is done, turning occasionally. Serve with sour cream sauce.

LAMB, TOMATO, AND MINT KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high; clean and lightly oil hot grates. In a large bowl, combine lamb, lemon zest, coriander, and cinnamon; season with salt and pepper.
• Onto four skewers, thread lamb, tomatoes, and mint, beginning and ending with lamb. Grill kebabs, covered, until lamb is medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve with lemon wedges.

LAMB KEBABS WITH MINT PESTO

Steps:

• For pesto:
• Blend first 7 ingredients in processor to coarse puree. With machine running, gradually pour in 1/2 cup oil; puree until almost smooth. Transfer pesto to bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• For kebabs:
• Mix 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coarse salt, and coriander in medium bowl. Add lamb; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 4 hours.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread lamb on skewers alternately with peppers and onions. Place on baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with pepper. Grill to desired doneness, turning occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes for medium-rare.
• Arrange kebabs on serving platter. Drizzle each kebab very lightly with pesto and serve remaining pesto alongside.

LAMB AND MELON KABOBS WITH MINTED HONEY MARINADE

Steps:

• Cut lamb into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes and place in glass bowl.
• In blender, combine mint, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard.
• Pour over lamb cubes, tossing to coat well.
• Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
• Drain lamb, reserving marinade.
• Peel and cut cantaloupe into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes.
• Thread melon and lamb pieces alternately onto sharp, thin skewers.
• (Note: Lamb skewers can be prepared ahead, arranged on baking sheet with reserved marinade spooned over top, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring out to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling) Place kabobs on greased grill over medium heat.
• Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.

SUMMER LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Place lamb in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, sage, and garlic. Pour over lamb, and mix to coat meat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat outdoor grill for direct heat.
• Add marinated lamb, fruit, and vegetables to stainless steel or bamboo skewers. Reserve some of the juice from pineapple chunks and cherries.
• In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and splashes of juice from the pineapples and cherries to create a basting sauce.
• Place skewers on preheated grill, and cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce.