Lamb Kabobs with vegetables

Servings: 6�

Main MealPicnic FareMediterranean Inspired

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 small onion minced (1/4 cup)

1 tsp leaf oregano, crumbled

2 tsp leaf marjoram, crumbled

1/4 cup minced parsley

1 clove garlic, chopped

2 pounds boneless lamb (leg or shoulder) cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes

1 basket cherry tomatoes

2 medium green peppers, cut in squares

2 medium red peppers, cut in squares

1 pound large mushrooms, stems removed

2 summer squash, cut in chunks

1 small eggplant or 6 baby eggplant, cubed�

Directions:

  1. Combine oil, lemon juice, oregano, marjoram, parsley, and garlic in a large deep bowl.� Stir in lamb; cover; let marinate overnight in refrigerator.

  2. Thread lamb on 6 metal skewers.� Grill or broil 6 inches from heat for 15 minutes turning and basting frequently with marinade.� Thread vegetables on separate skewers and continue grilling lamb and vegetables turning and basting for 15 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and meat is done.