Lamb Kabob with Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Lamb Kabob with Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup honey; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small onion, minced; 1/4 cup minced mint leaves; 1/4 cup minced parsley leaves; 1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon minced oregano leaves; 2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, cleaned and cut into 1 1/2 -inch cubes, makes about 32 pieces; 16 (8-inch skewers) *see cook's note; 16 pear or cherry tomatoes; 16 pearl onions, peeled; 1 large green pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch squares (at least 16 pieces); 16 small button mushrooms; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Mint Pesto, recipe follows; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon honey; Pinch kosher salt; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, minced
1/4 cup minced mint leaves
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon minced oregano leaves
2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, cleaned and cut into 1 1/2 -inch cubes, makes about 32 pieces
16 (8-inch skewers) *see cook's note
16 pear or cherry tomatoes
16 pearl onions, peeled
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch squares (at least 16 pieces)
16 small button mushrooms
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mint Pesto, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

1
In a non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, rosemary, and oregano.
2
Add the lamb and toss to coat well.
3
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
4
Preheat the grill or a grill pan on high.
5
On each skewer, thread a tomato, meat, onion, pepper, meat and mushroom.
6
Repeat until you have 16 prepared skewers.
7
Season the skewers with salt and pepper.
8
Grill to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-rare.
9
Serve with the Mint Pesto.
10
*Cook's Note: if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before placing on the grill.
11
Combine all of the ingredients except for the oil in the blender.
12
Pulse until well pureed.
13
With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
14
Taste, and adjust seasonings.

1707

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup honey, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kabob with Mint Pesto 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.

Lamb Kabob with Mint Pesto

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