Spicy lamb & feta skewers with Greek brown rice salad

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

  • Prep:25 mins
    Cook:25 mins
  • Serves 6
  • Easy

Nutrition per serving

  • kcal 423
  • fat 18g
  • saturates 7g
  • carbs 42g
  • sugars 5g
  • fibre 5g
  • protein 23g
  • salt 1.2g

Ingredients

  • 300g brown basmati rice
  • 500g lamb mince
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 50g feta cheese
  • 1 large red onion, ½ thinly sliced, ½ grated
  • large handful parsley, roughly chopped
  • large handful mint, roughly chopped
  • 85g pitted black kalamata olives, quartered
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 300g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • juice 1 lemon

Method

  1. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 mins. Cook the rice following pack instructions, then rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly.

  2. Heat the grill. Mix the mince with the harissa, feta, grated onion and seasoning. Form into 12 sausage shapes and thread onto the skewers. Lay on a non-stick baking tray and grill for 6-8 mins, turning until cooked through and slightly browned.

  3. Mix the brown rice with the remaining ingredients and some seasoning. Serve alongside the hot skewers.

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