LAMB SKEWERS WITH MINT YOGURT (SUNDAY)

MINT YOGURT

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh mint 1/8 teaspoon cumin SKEWERS

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

2 teaspoons dried rosemary 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground

black pepper

2 pounds lean boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

8 ounces cherry tomatoes 2 small onions, cut into

wedges

For the mint yogurt: Combine yogurt, mint and cumin in a small bowl; refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the skewers: Mix juice, oil, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve half for basting. Place lamb in large resealable plastic bag. Add half marinade; toss to coat. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove lamb; discard marinade from bag. Alternately thread lamb, tomatoes and onion wedges onto skewers. Grill on medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade. Serve with mint yogurt. Serves 8.

Per serving: 186 calories (percent calories from fat, 37), 23 grams protein, 6 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 8 grams fat (2.3 grams saturated fat), 66 milligrams cholesterol, 197 milligrams sodium.

CONTRIBUTED BY MCCORMICK AND CO./LINDSAY LANDIS Sunday’s Lamb Skewers With Mint Yogurt are a perfect meal for family day.