These kabobs make great party food for a backyard gathering. If you like, substitute ground lamb for the beef for an authentic Middle-Eastern taste. Serve with pitas warmed on the grill and cucumber yogurt sauce.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2008
Ingredients
Method
In bowl, blend beef, currants, bread crumbs, coriander, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, pepper, oregano, thyme, salt and cumin. Divide into 12 portions; form into egg shapes, flattening slightly. Thread onto skewers.Place on greased grill over medium-high heat. Close lid and grill, turning twice, until digital meat thermometer inserted in centre of a few reads 160°F (71°C), 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, grill pita on both sides until slightly crisp, 2 minutes. Serve kabobs, lettuce and Cucumber Yogurt in pitas.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 904 mg
- Protein 31 g
- Calories 518.0
- Total fat 18 g
- Cholesterol 73 mg
- Saturated fat 8 g
- Total carbohydrate 53 g
%RDI
- Iron 36.0
- Folate 31.0
- Calcium 18.0
- Vitamin A 9.0
- Vitamin C 7.0
