Lamb Kebabs With Pomegranate-Cumin Glaze Recipe

Name: Lamb Kebabs With Pomegranate-Cumin Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses*; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, pressed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pound trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch cubes; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch squares; 24 small metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained; *Available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and online from adrianascaravan.com.

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses*
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch cubes
1 large red bell pepper, cut into twenty-four 3/4-inch squares
24 small metal skewers or bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
*Available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and online from adrianascaravan.com.

1
Heat small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin and stir until aromatic and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Grind cumin in mortar or spice mill. Mix pomegranate molasses, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin in 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add lamb; chill at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
2
Remove lamb from marinade. Thread 1 lamb piece and 1 red pepper piece on each skewer; place on baking sheet.
3
Can be made up to 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
4
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Sprinkle kebabs with salt and pepper. Cook, turning often, about 4 minutes for medium-rare.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses*, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, pressed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kebabs With Pomegranate-Cumin Glaze 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 Kebabs With Pomegranate-Cumin Glaze

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