Turkish Lamb, Fig, And Mint Kebabs Recipe

Name: Turkish Lamb, Fig, And Mint Kebabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried mint; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup boiling water; 24 dried figs; 2 red onions; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried mint
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup boiling water
24 dried figs
2 red onions
Cooking spray

1
Trim fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 48 (1-inch) pieces; set aside.
2
Combine mint and next 8 ingredients (mint through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add lamb; seal and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes, turning bag occasionally. Remove lamb from bag; discard marinade.
3
Combine boiling water and figs in a large bowl; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until soft. Drain well; cut in half. Cut each onion into 6 wedges; cut each wedge in half crosswise (for a total of 24 pieces).
4
Thread 4 lamb pieces, 2 figs, and 2 onion pieces alternately onto 12 (10-inch) skewers.
5
Prepare grill or broiler.
6
Place kebabs on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

1359

kcal

Calories

110

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried mint, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Turkish Lamb, Fig, And Mint 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.

Turkish Lamb, Fig, And Mint Kebabs

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