North African Lamb Kebabs Recipe

Name: North African Lamb Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes with some of the fat attached; 6 warm pita breads, for serving; Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 to 2 1/2 pounds boneless leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes with some of the fat attached
6 warm pita breads, for serving
Yogurt Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1
In a large bowl, combine the onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, cilantro, mint, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and olive oil.
2
Add the lamb to the marinade and toss to coat.
3
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
4
Soak 8 to 10 bamboo skewers in warm water for about 1 hour before assembling the kabobs.
5
Preheat the grill to high, and lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
6
Thread the lamb onto the soaked skewers and place on the grill, turning to evenly cook, about 12 to 14 minutes.
7
Drizzle the pitas with sauce, then wrap the pita around the meat on the skewer, fold over and twist the skewer off the meat.
8
Serve.
9
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
10
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

415

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, North African 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.

North African Lamb Kebabs

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