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RECIPES:
MAIN
DISHES- VEAL AND LAMB:
Lamb Souvlaki with Rice
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Lamb
Souvlaki with Rice |
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Serve with
Tzatziki Sauce and
pita...
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1
Tbs |
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extra-virgin olive oil |
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2
cloves |
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garlic, minced |
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1
tsp |
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dried oregano |
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½
tsp |
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dried thyme |
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1½
lbs |
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boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of all
visible fat, cut into 30 cubes |
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2
small |
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red
onions, cut into 6 wedges each |
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1
large |
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green bell pepper, seeded and cut into
12 pieces |
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½
tsp |
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salt |
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1/8
tsp |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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¾
cup |
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long-grain white rice, cooked according
to package directions |
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To make the
marinade, combine oil, garlic, oregano and thyme
in a large zip-close plastic bag; mix well. Add
the lamb, seal the bag, and turn several times
to coat. Marinate the lamb at room temperature
30 minutes or refrigerate overnight. |
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Preheat
broiler. Spray a broiler pan with nonstick
spray; set aside. |
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3 |
Thread 5
lamb cubes, 2 onion wedges, and 2 bell pepper
pieces onto each of 6 (12-inch) metal skewers,
alternating the ingredients. Transfer skewers to
the broiler pan. |
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Broil the
skewers 4 inches from the heat, turning at least
once, until the vegetables are tender and the
lamb is cooked through, 8-10 minutes. Serve with
the rice. |
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Servings: 6 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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290.03 |
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Calories From Fat (34%) |
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97.99 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
9g |
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16% |
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Saturated Fat 3g |
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19% |
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Cholesterol
73mg |
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32% |
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Sodium
252mg |
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11% |
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Potassium
461.29mg |
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13% |
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Carbohydrates
25g |
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5% |
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Dietary Fiber 1.17g |
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5% |
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Sugar 0.68g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
12.82g |
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Protein
26g |
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66% |
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WW Points 6 |
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Cooking Tips |
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*Try grilling this
too. |
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Recipe Source |
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Weight Watchers: Take Out Tonight |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
this one's a keeper!- would
make it again. "EASY to make, and a nice, flavorful meal.
Great with the
Tzatziki Sauce on this site."
-San Diego, CA
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