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Lamb Skewers With Spinach Orzo

Course : Lamb
Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

1 pound lean cubed boned leg of lamb

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoons ground cumin

1 1/4 teaspoons salt -- divided

1 teaspoon dried thyme

3/4 teaspoon pepper -- divided

5 cloves garlic -- minced and divided

1 spray nonstick cooking spray

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup diced red bell pepper

1 cup hot cooked orzo --about 1/2 cup uncooked rice-shaped pasta

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach -- thawed --drained and squeezed dry

Preparation / Directions:

1. Combine lamb, juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 3 garlic cloves in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag, and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight. Remove lamb from bag, reserving marinade. Thread lamb cubes onto 4 skewers; set aside. 2. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add remaining 2 garlic cloves, onion, and bell pepper; saute 3 minutes. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, orzo, and spinach; saute over low heat 4 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside, and keep warm. 3. Prepare grill. Place skewers on rack; grill 8 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning and basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Serve with orzo mixture.

Nutritional Information:

Calories 282 (20 % from fat); Protein 29.4 g; fat 6.2 g (sat 2 g); Carbohydrates 27.3 g; Fiber 4.3 g; Cholesterol 73 mg; Iron 5.4 mg; Sodium 421 mg; Calcium 111 mg.

Lamb Skewers With Spinach Orzo

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