Grilled Lamb Kabobs

Another simple dish from the American Diabetes Association that we hope to try soon.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2  teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
• 4  garlic cloves
• 2  red chilies, seeded
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 1  teaspoon canola oil
• 4  ounces cherry tomatoes
• 1⁄4 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
• 3  ounces button mushrooms
•  butter-flavored cooking spray, as needed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions

1. In the bowl of a food processor, place the ginger, garlic, chilies, cumin, cilantro, and oil.
2. Process until finely chopped.
3. Combine the spice mixture with the cubed lamb and allow to marinate for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the broiler or grill.
5. Using 8 skewers, place the meat, tomatoes and red pepper on them topping each with a mushroom.
6. Spray with cooking spray and broil for 2 minutes per side for medium-rare lamb.
7. Sprinkle with salt, if allowed, just before serving.
8. Exchanges Per Serving: 5 Lean Protein, 1/2 Carbohydrate (Vegetable).
9. Nutrition Facts: 273 calories (37% calories from fat), 36 g protein, 11 g total fat (4.5 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g dietary fiber, 109 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium.