Grilled Peach and American Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Peach and American Lamb Kebabs

Courtesy of American Lamb Board 8 Servings • 20 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • 4 Hr. Chill Time
Ingredients
3 lb. American Lamb leg, or boneless leg roast, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes
1 small red onion, cut into quarters
1/3 c. peach jam
1/3 c. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. chopped rosemary
2 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
1Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
4 whole peaches, skin removed and cut in half, pitted or 8 canned or jarred peach halves
16 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 20 min.

Directions:

1. Place the lamb cubes and onion in a large pan. In a bowl, combine jam, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic, red wine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper; pour over the lamb and onions. Toss to coat. Cover, refrigerate and marinate 4-8 hr.

2. Remove meat from marinade and discard marinade. On each skewer, thread 4 lamb cubes alternating with onion pieces.

3. Grill the kabobs about 4 min. per side or to desired degree of doneness. When lamb is done, remove from grill, cover and let stand.

4. Grill peaches cut-side down until browned and juicy. Cut each grilled peach in half again and place on the end of each skewer. Serve immediately.

* Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board

Nutrition:

Calories: 601; Total Fat: 39g; Cholesterol: 171mg; Total Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 1g; Protein: 45g; Sodium: 459mg;