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Moroccan-Style Kebabs

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Energy: 553
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 x 440g pack lean lamb leg steaks, fat removed, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped mint
For the grained salad:
  • 1 small red onion, peeled, cut into wedges
  • 2 small sweet peppers, deseeded, cut into large chunks or 4cm pieces
  • 2 medium courgettes, roughly diced
  • 75g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 x 400g can chickpeas in water, drained
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon rapeseed oil
  • 200g wholegrain couscous
  • 4 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
  • 4 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
  • 100g fresh pomegranate seeds
For the tangy dressing:
  • 4 tablespoons natural low fat yogurt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 4 metal or wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 20 minutes

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl mix the spices, lemon juice and mint together, add the lamb, season and stir to coat. Cover and set aside in a cool place or in the fridge.
  2. Preheat the oven to 220°C, 200°C Fan, Gas Mark
  3. Put the onions, peppers, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas and oil in a non-stick roasting tin, season and gently toss. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Alternatively, roast the vegetables in a large air-fryer, according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. For the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together and set aside.
  5. Preheat the grill to moderate. Thread the lamb cubes evenly onto the skewers and cook for 12-16 minutes, turning once, until the juices run clear. Set aside to rest for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Prepare the couscous according to the packet instructions, drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the roasted vegetables, the remaining herbs and pomegranate seeds. Stir together combine and transfer to a large serving plate.
  7. Arrange the kebabs on top of the salad, add the dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Energy: 553kcalFat: 12.6gSaturated Fat: 3.7gCarbs: 63.2gSugar: 12.3gFibre: 12.7gProtein: 40.5gSalt: 0.21g

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