Best 6 Lamb Kabobs With Bulgur Pilaf Recipes

LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Cut the lamb in 1 1/2-inch cubes. You should have about 40 cubes. Combine the garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, red wine, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the lamb cubes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or for up to 2 days. Toss occasionally.
• Heat a charcoal grill with coals. Spread the coals in 1 tight layer on the grill.
• Cut the red onions in quarters and separate each quarter into 3 or 4 sections. Loosely thread 3 or 4 pieces of lamb alternately with sections of onion on skewers. Sprinkle both sides of the lamb with salt and pepper. Next place 4 or 5 cherry tomatoes on skewers, threading them through the stem of the tomato. Rub the tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. First, place the lamb skewers on the hot grill and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until the lamb is medium rare. Approximately 5 minutes before the lamb is done, place the tomato skewers on the grill, turning once, until seared on the outside but still firm inside.
• For the sauce, bring the chicken stock, olive oil, and lemon juice to a boil in a medium pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until reduced in half. Add the rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Serve the sauce on the side.

SUMMER LAMB KABOBS

Steps:

• Place lamb in a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, sage, and garlic. Pour over lamb, and mix to coat meat. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat outdoor grill for direct heat.
• Add marinated lamb, fruit, and vegetables to stainless steel or bamboo skewers. Reserve some of the juice from pineapple chunks and cherries.
• In a small bowl, stir together melted butter and splashes of juice from the pineapples and cherries to create a basting sauce.
• Place skewers on preheated grill, and cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce.

LAMB KABOBS WITH BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the garlic, vinegar, mint and oil; add lamb. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for several hours or overnight., For pilaf, in a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion and pasta; saute until pasta is lightly browned. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Drain and discard marinade. Thread onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill kabobs, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning frequently. Serve with pilaf.

LAMB KABOBS WITH BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• In a large, resealable plastic bag, combine garlic, vinegar, mint, and oil. Add lamb, seal bag, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• If using a charcoal grill, prepare coals for a medium fire.
• To prepare pilaf, melt butter in a large skillet. Add onion and pasta; saute until pasta is lightly browned. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, drain lamb and discard marinade. Thread onto six metal or soaked bamboo skewers.
• Grill kabobs on a covered grill, over medium heat, for 8-10 minutes or until meat has reached desired doneness, turning frequently.
• Serve kabobs with pilaf.

BULGUR PILAF WITH RAISINS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring the water or stock to boil in a pan. Add the bulgur, salt (taking into account the saltiness of the stock), and pepper and stir, then cook, covered, on very low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the grain tender. Turn off the heat and leave, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the grain is plump and tender.
• Fry the pine nuts in a tablespoon of the butter or oil, shaking the pan until golden. Stir it into the bulgur with the remaining butter or oil and the drained raisins and heat through.

SIMPLE BULGUR PILAF

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and saute onions until soft.
• Turn heat up to high and add mushrooms, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are cooked and nicely browned.
• Add bulgur, stir and cook briefly, 1-2 minutes.
• Add water, mix once, then cover and cook over low heat until all water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
• Fluff briefly before serving.