Low Fat North African Orange & Lamb Kebabs Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves

3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 pound lean leg of lamb, trimmed

--cut into 1-inch cubes

2 seedless oranges, unpeeled

-- quartered

--cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

Method

1.Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.

2.In a food processor, combine cilantro, parsley, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper; process until herbs are finely chopped.

Add yogurt and lemon juice; process until smooth.

Scrape into a medium bowl, add lamb and toss to coat.

Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

3.Thread lamb and orange slices alternately onto 4 or 8 skewers.

Discard marinade.

4.Using a long-handled barbecue brush, coat the grill rack lightly with oil.

Grill kebabs, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness, 7 to 10 minutes for medium-rare.

Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

255 calories per serving; 27 grams protein; 7 grams fat (2.

4 grams saturated fat); 21 grams carbohydrate; 350 mg sodium; 76 mg cholesterol; 4 grams fiber.

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