Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

A magnificent sweet and spicy lamb recipe. You can increase cayenne and other spices to suit individual tastes. Serve in warm pita bread with mixed greens (try using some strongly flavored ones) and fresh herbs. Drizzle with a lemon and herb yogurt sauce or a tzatziki sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 554 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 pounds ground lamb
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 5 ounces goat cheese
• ¾ tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together ground lamb, raisins, goat cheese, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper. Divide the mixture into approximately 6 even portions, and press around skewers.

Step 3

Place skewers on the grill. Cook approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the cheese has melted, the raisins are tender and lamb has reached desired doneness.