Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs With Garlic and Olive Sau

Name: Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs With Garlic and Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 lemon, zest of, only; 2 ounces pistachios, roughly chopped; salt & freshly ground black pepper; olive oil, for brushing; ⅞ cup Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves, roasted; 2 ounces mixed pitted black olives or 2 ounces green olives, chopped; 12 bunch of fresh mint, roughly chopped; lemon juice; 2 red bell peppers, seeds removed; 1 eggplant; 2 zucchini; 1 red onion, peeled; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon coriander seed; 4 ounces fine green beans, trimmed; 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 4 garlic cloves; 8 ounces couscous; 1 ¼ cups water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; chili oil, to serve (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 lemon, zest of, only
2 ounces pistachios, roughly chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for brushing
⅞ cup Greek yogurt
2 garlic cloves, roasted
2 ounces mixed pitted black olives or 2 ounces green olives, chopped
12 bunch of fresh mint, roughly chopped
lemon juice
2 red bell peppers, seeds removed
1 eggplant
2 zucchini
1 red onion, peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon coriander seed
4 ounces fine green beans, trimmed
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
4 garlic cloves
8 ounces couscous
1 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
chili oil, to serve (optional)

1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water to prevent burning.
2
Combine the lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest and pistachio nuts in a large bowl, season well and chill for 45 minutes.
3
To make the garlic and olive sauce, combine the yogurt, garlic, olives, mint and lemon juice together and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
4
Refrigerate until needed.
5
To make the roasted vegetable couscous, preheat the oven to 450F
6
Cut the peppers, eggplant and zucchini into chunks of about 2in and cut the onion into wedges.
7
Place the prepared vegetables into a large roasting tin and toss with the olive oil.
8
Season well and roast for 25-30 minutes.
9
Meanwhile roughly crush the cumin and coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar.
10
Add the green beans, garbanzos, garlic and ground spices to the vegetables and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
11
For the couscous, place the couscous in a large bowl and cover with the boiling water.
12
Set aside for 5 minutes.
13
Fluff up the couscous with a fork and add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and half of the cilantro.
14
Season well and toss to combine.
15
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 and mould around the wooden skewers.
16
Brush with a little olive oil.
17
Preheat a grill to medium and cook the lamb skewers on both sides for 15-20 minutes.
18
Spread the couscous out on a large serving dish.
19
Pile the roasted vegetables on top and sprinkle over the remaining cilantro.
20
Top with the lamb kebab, drizzle with a little chili oil (if using) and serve immediately.

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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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground lamb, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1 lemon, zest of, only, and more.

Yes, Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs With Garlic and Olive Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs With Garlic and Olive Sauce

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