Spicy Lamb Kebab

Kebabs are a great food for any occasion. They are easy to prepare and can be made using just about anything! You can make them with meat or without, with veggies or a combination of both. Kebabs are skewered meats and vegetables cooked over a hot flame; wither on a grill or under a broiler in the oven. My recipe today is to make spicy lamb Kebabs, Cubes of tender lamb fillet are marinated in an array of herbs and spices that produce a spicy flavor that is so irresistible.

Ingredients:

Lamb marinade:

1/2 pound lean boned leg of lamb

1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1 garlic clove, minced

Pinch of ground red pepper or cayenne

       Vegetable mix:

2 cups (1-inch) sliced zucchini

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 small onion, cut into 4 wedges

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

Pinch of ground pepper

Directions:

1.Trim fat from lamb. Cut lamb into 1-inch pieces; set aside.

2. Combine yogurt and all lamb marinade ingredients (yogurt through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add lamb, seal and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove lamb from bag, reserving marinade.

3. Thread lamb onto 2 (10-inch) skewers.

4. Thread zucchini, bell pepper and onion wedges onto 2 (10-inch) skewers. Brush olive oil and garlic powder over the vegetables.

5. Prepare grill or broiler. Place kebabs on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 7 minutes on each side or until done, basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve kebabs with rice , chick peas or salad