Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers

Name: Grilled Lamb Meatball and Pepper Skewers
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 c. fresh mint, chopped; 2 medium shallots, chopped; 1 tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 lb. ground lamb; 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 toasted pitas, cut into quarters; 1/4 c. pine nut hummus; Sliced tomatoes, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jun 26, 2017

Danielle Occhiogrosso

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

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These spicy lamb meatballs make for the tastiest kebabs.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
2 medium shallots, chopped
1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 lb. ground lamb
2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
2 toasted pitas, cut into quarters
1/4 cup pine nut hummus
Sliced tomatoes, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine mint, shallots, oregano, ground cumin, smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix just until combined.
2. Step 2 With small scoop, form into 24 (1-inch) meatballs. Thread onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with bell peppers.
3. Step 3Grill on medium 6 to 8 minutes or until meatballs are cooked (165°F), turning over once. Serve lamb with toasted pitas, pine nut hummus and sliced tomatoes.

Nutritional information (per serving): About 385 cals, 24 g protein, 27 g carbs, 20 g fat (7 g sat), 4 g fiber, 580 mg sodium.

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