Best Minted Lamb N Veggie Kabobs Recipes

Lamb and Melon Kabobs with Minted Honey Marinade image

Provided by TOOLBELT DIVA

Categories Lemon

Time 3h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs lean boneless leg of lamb or 2 lbs boneless loin lamb
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small cantaloupe

Steps:

Cut lamb into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes and place in glass bowl.
In blender, combine mint, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, honey and mustard.
Pour over lamb cubes, tossing to coat well.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
Drain lamb, reserving marinade.
Peel and cut cantaloupe into 1-inch (2. 5 cm) cubes.
Thread melon and lamb pieces alternately onto sharp, thin skewers.
(Note: Lamb skewers can be prepared ahead, arranged on baking sheet with reserved marinade spooned over top, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours. Bring out to room temperature 30 minutes before grilling) Place kabobs on greased grill over medium heat.
Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.5, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 285.9, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 17.6, Protein 47.9

Lamb Kabob with Mint Pesto image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 4h45m

Yield 16 mini kabobs

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup honey
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, minced
1/4 cup minced mint leaves
1/4 cup minced parsley leaves
1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon minced oregano leaves
2 pounds boneless lamb leg or shoulder, cleaned and cut into 1 1/2 -inch cubes, makes about 32 pieces
16 pear or cherry tomatoes
16 pearl onions, peeled
1 large green pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1-inch squares (at least 16 pieces)
16 small button mushrooms
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Mint Pesto, recipe follows
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon honey
Pinch kosher salt
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

In a non-reactive bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, onion, mint, parsley, rosemary, and oregano. Add the lamb and toss to coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the grill or a grill pan on high.
On each skewer, thread a tomato, meat, onion, pepper, meat and mushroom. Repeat until you have 16 prepared skewers. Season the skewers with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-rare. Serve with the Mint Pesto.
Combine all of the ingredients except for the oil in the blender. Pulse until well pureed. With the blender running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Taste, and adjust seasonings.