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Shish Kabob with Yogurt Sauce and Lemon-Olive Couscous (Rachael Ray) Recipe

Shish Kabob with Yogurt Sauce and Lemon-Olive Couscous (Rachael Ray) Recipe

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Shish Kabob with Yogurt Sauce and Lemon-Olive Couscous (Rachael Ray)

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 tsp dried oregano or marjoram
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp grill seasoning, (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick)
2 lb boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups greek plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or minced
1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tbsp butter
1 lemon , zested and juiced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
1 cup pitted and chopped green olives
toasted pita , for serving
special equipment: metal skewers

Directions:

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high or broiler with oven rack set on second level from the top of oven.
Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, just eyeball the amount, with spices and grill seasoning in a shallow bowl or dish. Add lamb to seasonings and coat evenly in the mixture. Skewer the meat on metal skewers and let sit for 10 minutes. Cook on a hot grill or under the broiler for 7 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
Thread the onions and peppers onto skewers, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on grill or under the broiler for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender.
Combine yogurt with garlic, mint and parsley.
In a sauce pot toast pine nuts over medium heat, remove and reserve. Add butter, zest of lemon, and chicken stock to pot and bring to a boil. Stir couscous and olives, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let the couscous stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and toss in the pine nuts.
Stir the lemon juice into yogurt to thin.
Serve meat and vegetables with dipping sauce, couscous and toasted pita alongside.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1282.49 Kcal (5370 kJ)
Calories from fat	717.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.77g	123%
Cholesterol	165.94mg	55%
Sodium	1272.78mg	53%
Potassium	1423.33mg	30%
Total Carbs	74.02g	25%
Sugars	10.61g	42%
Dietary Fiber	9.75g	39%
Protein	64.59g	129%
Vitamin C	82.6mg	138%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	75%
Iron	122mg	678%
Calcium	291.3mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	174.21 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.84g	123%
Cholesterol	22.54mg	55%
Sodium	172.89mg	53%
Potassium	193.35mg	30%
Total Carbs	10.06g	25%
Sugars	1.44g	42%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	39%
Protein	8.77g	129%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	138%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	75%
Iron	16.6mg	678%
Calcium	39.6mg	29%

* 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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