Lebanese Lamb Kefta (lamb Kabobs)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 brown onion, grated
• 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seven-spice mix (recipe follows)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 lb ground lamb

Recipe

• 1 combine onion, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, 7 spice blend and egg in a bowl. add lamb and mix well.
• 2 divide the mixture into 8 portions. shape each portion around a skewer, forming a log that is about 2 inched wide and 6 inches long. slightly flatten it so that the center will cook well.
• 3 heat a grill pan over medium heat. spray with nonstick cooking spray and grill skewers for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until cooked to desired doneness. serve immediately with pita bread, hummus and tabuleh.
• 4 *for the lebanese 7 spice blend: mix equal parts of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, fenugreek and ground dry ginger. mix well and store in an air tight container.