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Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers with Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled Eggplant Recipe

Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers with Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled Eggplant Recipe

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Grilled Lamb and Fig Skewers with Mint-Pepper Glaze and Grilled Eggplant

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Ingredients:

Serving

2/3 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp whole cumin seeds
1 tbsp whole coriander seeds
3 lb boneless leg of lamb, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
12 fresh figs, halved vertically
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tbsp)
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp freshly coarse-ground black pepper
2 eggplants, unpeeled , cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp kosher salt
1 tbsp freshly coarse-ground black pepper

Directions:

Make mint-pepper glaze In small saucepan over moderate heat, stir together jam, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest. Bring to boil, then lower heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes. Stir in mint and set aside.
Prepare grill for cooking If using charcoal grill, open vents on bottom, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 4 to 5 seconds. If using gas grill, preheat burners on high with hood closed 10 minutes, then turn down to moderately high.
Prep lamb In electric spice mill or clean coffee grinder, combine cumin and coriander seeds. Pulse several times to coarsely grind. In large bowl, toss together lamb, figs, and olive oil. Add garlic, ground cumin and coriander, salt, and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Thread lamb cubes and figs onto skewers.
Prep eggplant Arrange eggplant slices on platter. Rub each slice on both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Grill lamb and eggplant Arrange skewers and eggplant on grill. Cook eggplant, turning once, until slices are golden and moist, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook lamb to slightly less than desired doneness (cubes will continue to cook after being removed from grill), turning once and brushing with glaze during last 30 seconds of grilling on each side, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Arrange eggplant slices on serving platter, top with skewers, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	879.41 Kcal (3682 kJ)
Calories from fat	478.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	53.14g	82%
Cholesterol	172.37mg	57%
Sodium	646.39mg	27%
Potassium	1097.74mg	23%
Total Carbs	55.38g	18%
Sugars	37.59g	150%
Dietary Fiber	9.69g	39%
Protein	44.4g	89%
Vitamin C	14.5mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	64.8mg	360%
Calcium	125.1mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	154.55 Kcal (647 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	82%
Cholesterol	30.29mg	57%
Sodium	113.6mg	27%
Potassium	192.92mg	23%
Total Carbs	9.73g	18%
Sugars	6.61g	150%
Dietary Fiber	1.7g	39%
Protein	7.8g	89%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	24%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	16%
Iron	11.4mg	360%
Calcium	22mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
bitter
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