Kristas Lamb Kebabs Recipe

Name: Kristas Lamb Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; Juice of 2 lemons; 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 cucumber, diced; 8 mint leaves, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sumac; 2 bunches green onions; 12 Anaheim chiles; Olive oil, for tossing; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 12 pieces flatbread or pita; 2 cups Greek yogurt or labne; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cumin

Servings: persons

4- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
8 mint leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sumac
2 bunches green onions
12 Anaheim chiles
Olive oil, for tossing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 pieces flatbread or pita
2 cups Greek yogurt or labne
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground cumin

1
Trim the excess fat from the leg of lamb and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2
To make the marinade, place all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl, whisking to combine, then pour over the lamb, massaging the marinade into the meat.
3
Seal in a large resealable bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.
4
To make the tomato-cucumber salsa, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, and mint in a bowl and gently stir together.
5
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
6
Thread the lamb cubes onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes first).
7
You should have 12 to 15 skewers, depending on their size.
8
Toss the whole green onions and chiles with a bit of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Prepare a grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat.
10
Grill the lamb to medium-rare, turning as you grill to get a nice char.
11
Grill the chiles and green onions until charred and blistered.
12
Add the flatbread to the grill for just a minute, turning once, to warm through.
13
In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cumin.
14
Sprinkle the sumac onto the tomato-cucumber salsa.
15
Set out both as toppings and serve everything family-style.

610

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4- to 5-pound boneless leg of lamb, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Kristas Lamb Kebabs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kristas Lamb Kebabs

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Variations & substitutions

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