Mideast kabobs

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1pack(5.25 oz) tabbouleh wheat salad mix
18Cherry tomatoes (about
I/z pints)
poundsGround lamb
2teaspoonsGround cumin
1Container (8 oz) plain low-fat yogurt

Directions

1. In medium bowl, prepare tabbouleh as package label directs, using only water for the liquid.

2. In large bowl, combine ¾ Cup tabbouleh, the lamb, cumin and ⅓ Cup water; mix well. Using wet hands, shape mixture into 24 (2l/4-in.) ovals. Onto six skewers, alternately thread ovals and tomatoes.

3. Broil 4 in. from heat 6 minutes per side, or until lamb is pink but not rare. (Tomatoes will char and burst.) Serve with remaining tabbouleh and yogurt.

Makes 6 servings.

Per serving: 292 calories, 26 g protein, 33 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat, 63 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994