Low Fat North African Orange Lamb Kebabs Recipe

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Low Fat North African Orange Lamb Kebabs Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pound lean leg of lamb, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 seedless oranges, unpeeled, quartered , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • Method

  • Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.
  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper; process until herbs are finely chopped.
  • Add yogurt and lemon juice; process until smooth.
  • Scrape into a medium bowl, add lamb and toss to coat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  • Thread lamb and orange slices alternately onto 4 or 8 skewers.
  • Discard marinade.
  • Using a long-handled barbecue brush, coat the grill rack lightly with oil.
  • Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Makes 4 servings.
  • Calories per serving; 27 grams protein; 7 grams fat 2 grams saturated fat; 21 grams carbohydrate; 350 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fiber
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