Ingredients for African Style Shish Kebab
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1.5 lbs lamb cubes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms
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How to Make African Style Shish Kebab
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste).
- Add 1.5 lbs of lamb, beef, or chicken cubes to the marinade.
- For lamb, marinate in the refrigerator for 4-5 hours. For beef, marinate overnight. For chicken, marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove meat from refrigerator 2 hours before cooking.
- Thread meat onto skewers, alternating with 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 green bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces), 1/2 cup red onion (cut into 1-inch pieces), and 1 cup cremini mushrooms.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (coals should be red hot but not flaming).
- Place skewers on the grill, about 3 inches above the heat source.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Internal temperature of meat should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Serve immediately with rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
61g
Fat
61g
Carbs
10g
