Lamb and Asparagus Kebabs with Pistachio Mint Pesto

3 grilled lamb asparagus and red onion kabobs on a wooden platter with a bowl of pistachio mint pesto.

Lamb and Asparagus Kebabs with Pistachio Mint Pesto

Susan the CA Grown Mom

This flavorful Asparagus and Lamb Kebabs recipe is served with a fresh Pistachio Mint Pesto - loaded with California grown goodness. This is a spring recipe you'll want to make year round.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Marinating time 4

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients

2-3 lb. boneless leg of lamb
12 stalks fresh asparagus
1 red onion

For the marinade:

1/2 cup California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 batch Pistachio Mint Pesto for serving, or store bought pesto

Instructions

Cut up the lamb into kebab sized chunks
Combine all the marinade ingredients
Place the lamb chunks into the marinade and refrigerate at least four hours or overnight

To cook the skewers:

Preheat your grill to high/medium high
Skewer the asparagus, red onion and lamb, alternating
Dust the skewers one last time with salt and pepper
Grill until cooked and a nice char has formed on the meat, about 7-10 minutes, depending on your grill
Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Top with the amazing Pistachio Mint Pesto recipe

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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 539mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 248IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 4mg

Keyword asparagus, lamb

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