Lamb Kebabs with Lima Bean Salad

These flavorful lamb kebabs are marinated in a blend of spices and grilled to perfection. Paired with a refreshing lima bean salad, this dish offers a delightful combination of textures and tastes. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a cozy dinner at home!
This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 15 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 15 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include fresh parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g lima beans (cooked)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 600 g lamb shoulder (cut into cubes)
- 1 medium red onion (diced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the lamb cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the lamb is marinating, prepare the lima bean salad by combining the cooked lima beans, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley in a separate bowl.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the salad and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and thread the marinated lamb onto skewers.
- Grill the kebabs for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the lamb is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Serve the grilled lamb kebabs alongside the lima bean salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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