Vegetable Lamb Kabobs Recipes

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
• For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

HERBED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Pour 1 cup into a shallow dish; add lamb and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting. , Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread lamb and vegetables. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness(for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently 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.

VEGETABLE & LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Thread meat and vegetables alternately onto 4 skewers.
• Mix remaining ingredients; brush onto kabobs.
• Grill 12 to 14 min. or until meat is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning after 7 min.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS AND VEGETABLE KEBABS

Steps:

• Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Assemble four 8-inch-long presoaked wooden skewers; alternately thread zucchini, cut side down, and tomatoes. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Place couscous in a medium bowl. Cover with 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Stir, and cover tightly with plastic wrap; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon oil and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and fluff with a fork to combine. Cover again to keep warm; set aside.
• Place lamb chops on baking sheet with kebabs. Rub both sides of chops with coriander; season with salt and pepper. Place chops and kebabs on grill. Cook, turning once, until chops are browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side (for medium rare), and vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve chops and kebabs with couscous and, if desired, lemon wedges.

GRILLED LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large ziploc bag or container, whisk together vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, coriander, and Worcestershire sauce. Toss lamb in the marinade and making sure to coat each piece.
• Marinade for at least 4 hours.
• Remove lamb from marinade and discard leftovers.
• Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chunks of lamb onto skewers.
• Grill for 8-12 minutes (8 being more medium-rare, 12 being more medium), turning once during cooking.
• Remove from heat and let the lamb rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

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.