Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

BBQ and Grilling - Tips

A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce or a tzatziki sauce.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

Ingredients

2 pounds ground lamb

1 cup raisins

5 ounces goat cheese

⅓ cup mayonnaise

1 red onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

¾ tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

salt to taste

coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix together ground lamb raisins goat cheese mayonnaise red onion garlic cilantro cayenne pepper cumin ground coriander salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions and press around skewers.

Step 3

Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side or until the cheese has melted the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 553.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.2g 64%

Carbohydrates: 22.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 15.9g

Fat: 37.6g 58%

Saturated Fat: 14.9g 74%

Cholesterol: 124.6mg 42%

Vitamin A Iu: 728.3IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.7mg 67%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 3mg 5%

Folate: 27mcg 7%

Calcium: 116.6mg 12%

Iron: 3mg 17%

Magnesium: 44.2mg 16%

Potassium: 628mg 18%

Sodium: 280.2mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 338.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.