Grilled Dijon-Lemon Lamb Kabobs

Name: Grilled Dijon-Lemon Lamb Kabobs
Prep time: PT240|240|240M
Total time: 250 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 1/2 lbs. grass-fed lean boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/2 tsp sea salt

Beef, Pork & Lamb, Main

June 12, 2017

Healthy kabobs are the perfect way to mix things up during grilling season! These flavorful, lemony lamb skewers are elegant, easy to prep, and taste amazing.

Prep: 4 hrs
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp chopped fresh parsley

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp teaspoon turmeric powder

1 1/2 lbs. grass-fed lean boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 tsp sea salt

Directions

1Combine the mustard, oil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, turmeric powder, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir in the lamb and toss thoroughly. Refrigerate, covered, for a least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours

2Prepare a grill for direct medium heat.

3Thread the lamb onto four 12-inch skewers and season with salt. Place the kabobs on the grill, directly over the heat, and cook, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.

4 Serve with a fresh side salad or grilled vegetables like peppers, onions, zucchini, or other favorites.

Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size4.0

Calories400

Sodium771 mg

Potassium291 mg

Protein32 g

Cholesterol129 mg

Sugar0 g

Total Fat29 g

Saturated Fat12 g

Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Monounsaturated Fat2 g

Trans Fat0 g

Total Carbohydrates1 g

Dietary Fiber0 g