----------------------------------MARINADE---------------------------------- 1/4 c Vegetable oil 1 ts Grated lemon peel 1/4 c Fresh lemon juice 2 ts Minced garlic 2 ts Dried mint 1 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper -----------------------------------KEBABS----------------------------------- 2 lb Boneless, trimmed leg of -lamb or beef sirloin, cut -into 2-inch Pieces 4 Green onions (white part -only), cut into eighteen -1-inch pieces 18 Fresh mint leaves 1 Lemon, cut into wedges -(optional) 1. Make marinade: Combine oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, garlic, mint, salt and pepper in large bowl. Set aside. 2. Add meat, tossing to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. 3. Remove meat from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Heat grill. Thread 6 skewers alternately with meat, mint leaf, green onion, beginning and ending with meat. Grill over medium-hot heat 12 to 15 minutes for lamb, 12 minutes for beef, turning frequently and basting every 3 minutes with remaining marinade. Garnish with lemon wedges. PER SERVING Calories 265 Total Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 4 g Cholesterol 101 mg Sodium 353 mg Carbohydrates 1 g Protein 32 g -----
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