Greek Lamb and Potato Kabobs

Name: Greek Lamb and Potato Kabobs
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: european
Ingredients: 1 pound cubed (1-inch) lamb loin; Olive oil; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves; 8 wooden (soaked in water) or metal skewers; 1/2 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2-inch thick, blanched; 1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeded; 1 cup chopped cucumbers, peeled and seeded; 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil; 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 8 rounds of fresh pita bread, warm and quartered; 4 wedges of fresh lemon

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Yield: 4 servings

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pound cubed (1-inch) lamb loin

Olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves

8 wooden (soaked in water) or metal skewers

1/2 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2-inch thick, blanched

1 medium onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

1 cup chopped tomatoes, seeded

1 cup chopped cucumbers, peeled and seeded

1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil

12 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved

8 rounds of fresh pita bread, warm and quartered

4 wedges of fresh lemon

Directions

Preheat the grill. Season the lamb with olive oil, salt, pepper and oregano. Alternating with the lamb, potatoes and onions, place on each skewer. In a mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, parsley and olives. Season with a drizzle of the extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside. Place the lamb on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove from the grill and cool for a couple of minutes. To serve, place the kabobs on a large platter. Spoon the tomato mixture over the kabobs. Serve with the warm pita bread and a wedge of lemon.