Lamb Kebabs With Cucumber-Feta Relish
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
25m
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or white basmati or long-grain white rice)
- 1 1/2 pounds lamb steaks (top round or shoulder), bones removed and meat cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta (2 ounces)
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Cook the rice according to the package directions.
- Meanwhile, thread the lamb onto eight 6-inch skewers. Season with the oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Cook the lamb skewers, turning occasionally, to the desired doneness, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber, Feta, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Serve the kebabs with the rice and relish.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 648Calories From Fat 320
- Protein 36g
- Carbohydrate 43g
- Sugar 2g
- Fiber 1g
- Fat 36g
- Sat Fat 14g
- Calcium 131mg
- Iron 4mg
- Sodium 626mg
- Cholesterol 134mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
This fresh, tangy relish is also delicious eaten alone on pita bread or in a sandwich with arugula and tomato.
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