Marinated chunks of veal grilled with peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Many different types of skewered, marinated meats (sometimes fish) and vegetables are eaten throughout the Middle East. This version features veal.
2 cloves | garlic, pressed | ||
2 | shallots, minced | 80 g | |
3 tbsp | olive oil | 45 mL | |
3 tbsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 1 lemon | |
1 tbsp | dried oregano | 2 g | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
400 g | veal cubes (round), 2,5 cm size | ||
2 | yellow or red sweet peppers, cut into 2 cm squares | 400 g | |
1 | onions, cut into small segments | 200 g | |
24 | button (white) mushrooms, whole or halved | 340 g | |
20 | mini-tomatoes (cherry, miniature or grape) | 1 1/3 cup |
Metal skewers are needed for cooking.
Marinate
Press the garlic and mince the shallot, then put them in a shallow dish. Stir in the olive oil and lemon juice, add the oregano, salt, and pepper, then place the meat chunks into the dish and mix well. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let marinate for several hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator.
Broil or grill outdoors
Prepare the vegetables : Seed the peppers, then cut them into 2 cm squares; Cut the onion into small segments; Leave the mushrooms whole, if similar in size as the rest, otherwise, cut them in half. Alternate the meat and vegetable pieces onto metal skewers. Thread the tomatoes onto separate skewers.
Cook the kebabs and tomatoes on an oiled hot grill or under the broiler, turning them occasionally and basting with oil. The tomatoes will be ready in about 5 min, the kebabs in about 10 min. Serve.
per 1 serving (340 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 240 |
Fat 8 g 12 % |
Saturated
2.3 g
12 % |
Cholesterol 60 mg |
Sodium 60 mg 2 % |
Carbohydrate 19 g 6 % |
Fibre 3 g 14 % |
Sugars 8 g |
Net Carbs 16 g |
Protein 23 g |
Vitamin A 43 % |
Vitamin C 285 % |
Calcium 5 % |
Iron 13 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | 3 |
Meat and Alternatives | 2 ½ |
Fats | ½ |