Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs with Garlic and Olive Sauce

Name: Lamb and Pistachio Kebabs with Garlic and Olive Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 lemon; 2 oz pistachios; salt & freshly ground black pepper; olive oil; 0.875 cup Greek yogurt; 2 garlic cloves; 2 oz mixed pitted black olives; 0.5 bunch fresh mint; lemon juice; 2 red bell peppers; 1 eggplant; 2 zucchini; 1 red onion; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp cumin seed; 1 tbsp coriander seed; 4 oz fine green beans; 1 can garbanzo beans (14 ounce); 4 garlic cloves; 8 oz couscous; 1.25 cup water; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; chili oil

Turkish kebabs of lamb, aubergine and lemon, seasoned with clove and cumin and grilled. Finish with lamb kebab, drizzle with chili oil.

1 hr 35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 35 min · Cook 60 min · 95 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water to prevent burning. Combine the lamb, onion, garlic, lemon zest and pistachio nuts in a large bowl, season well and chill for 45 minutes.
45 min
2
To make the garlic and olive sauce, combine the yogurt, garlic, olives, mint and lemon juice together and season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
3
Refrigerate until needed. To make the roasted vegetable couscous, preheat the oven to 450°F.
4
Cut the peppers, eggplant and zucchini into chunks of about 2in and cut the onion into wedges.
5
Place the prepared vegetables into a large roasting tin and toss with the olive oil. Season well and roast for 25-30 minutes.
30 min
6
Meanwhile roughly crush the cumin and coriander seeds in a pestle and mortar. Add the green beans, garbanzos, garlic and ground spices to the vegetables and cook for a further 10-12 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
12 min
7
For the couscous, place the couscous in a large bowl and cover with the boiling water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
5 min
8
Fluff up the couscous with a fork and add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and half of the cilantro. Season well and toss to combine.
9
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 and mould around the wooden skewers. Brush with a little olive oil.
10
Preheat a grill to medium and cook the lamb skewers on both sides for 15-20 minutes. Spread the couscous out on a large serving dish. Pile the roasted vegetables on top and sprinkle over the remaining cilantro. Top with the lamb kebab, drizzle with a little chili oil (if using) and serve immediately.
20 min