Shish Kabob - Heart Health Recipe of the Day

Heart Health Recipe of the Day

Shish Kabob

The delicious taste of these kabobs comes from the lively marinade of wine, lemon juice, rosemary, and garlic.

Yield: 8 servings
Serving size: 1 kabob, with 3 oz of meat

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup red wine
1 lemon, juice only
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 lb lean lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
24 cherry tomatoes
24 mushrooms
24 small onions

1. Combine oil, broth, wine, lemon juice, garlic, salt, rosemary, and pepper. Pour over lamb, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions. Marinate in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

2. Put together skewers of lamb, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Broil 3 inches from heat for 15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.

Each serving provides:

Calories: 274
Total fat: 12 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg
Sodium: 207 mg
Total fiber: 3 g
Protein: 26 g
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Potassium: 728 mg