Lamb On Skewers With Mint Marmalade

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup	59ml	Raspberry or other fruit vinegar
2 tablespoons	30ml	Golden raisins
4		Pitted dates - minced
1 teaspoon	5ml	Honey
2 tablespoons	30ml	Pine nuts
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Fresh mint leaves
3 tablespoons	45ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
16		Cubes leg of lamb - (abt 1 lb) - (1")
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
8		Wooden skewers - soaked in water (small)

Recipe Instructions

Simmer the vinegar, raisins, dates and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until the raisins are soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

Puree this mixture, along with the pine nuts and cheese, in a food processor until smooth. Add the mint leaves and pulse until minced. Slowly add the oil and continue blending until smooth. (Makes 1/2 cup)

Toss the lamb cubes with half of the mint marmalade in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours. Put the remaining marmalade in a small serving bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

Heat the grill or broiler. Liberally sprinkle the lamb with salt and pepper. Place 2 lamb cubes on each wooden skewer and grill or broil until the lamb reaches the desired doneness, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Serve with the reserved marmalade on the side.

This recipe yields 8 servings.

Each serving: 162 calories; 13 grams protein; 6 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram fiber; 10 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 43 mg. cholesterol; 44 mg. sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 08-18-2004

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