Mediterranean lamb kebabs

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupLemon juice
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1tablespoonChopped fresh mint OR 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
1teaspoonBrown bouquet sauce
1Minced small garlic clove
teaspoonPepper
poundsCubed boneless leg of lamb in 1 inch pieces
1tablespoonButter/margarine
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonGround turmeric
2cupsUncooked long grain rice
1mediumOnion cut into 8 wedges
8Cherry tomatoes

Directions

In medium bowl, combine first six ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Meanwhile, in 1 quart casserole, place 1½ cup hot water, the butter, salt and turmeric. Stir in rice. COver and cook on high 5 minutes, then cook on medium, 50% power, 20-22 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with fork. Re-cover and let stand until ready to serve. For kebabs, place 2 onion wedges onto each skewer with lamb cubes. Place skewers on a large platter; cover with wax paper and cook on medium, 50% power, 12-14 minutes, turning kebabs once. Place cherry tomatoes on ends of skewers during last 3 minutes of cooking.