Description
Spiced bison kebabs are paired with nutty, roasted cherry couscous for a flavor-packed meal. A refreshing mint yogurt sauce completes this delightful dish.
Ingredients
Units
- 3 tbsp finely chopped mint
- 3 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.25 tsp ground allspice
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.75 lbs (340 g) ground bison
- 1 cup (237 ml) whole wheat couscous
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 1 tbsp butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups (355 ml) fresh cherries
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) raw hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp chopped mint
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes.
- Whisk together yogurt, 2 tablespoons mint, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, and water. Cover and chill.
- Pit, halve, and place cherries on a pan with cooking spray. Roast for 10 minutes, or until caramelized.
- Roast raw hazelnuts and let them cool for 15 minutes. When cool, roughly chop with a knife.
- Prepare whole wheat couscous according to package directions. Mix in cooled roasted cherries, leftover mint from the yogurt dipping sauce, and chopped hazelnuts. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Mix mint and the next 6 ingredients in a bowl. Form into 12 football-shaped meatballs.
- Coat a grill pan (or regular pan) with cooking spray; preheat over medium-high heat (approximately 375°F (190°C)). Cook kebabs, turning, for 3 minutes for medium doneness.
- When done, poke wooden skewers through the meat and finish for 1-3 minutes in a 400°F (204°C) oven to ensure the meat is cooked through.
- Serve bison kebabs medium or medium-rare with a side of couscous.
Notes
- For easier cleanup, line your grilling pan with foil before cooking the kebabs.
- If you don’t have hazelnuts, substitute with walnuts or pecans for a similar nutty flavor.
- To make the couscous ahead of time, prepare it according to package directions, then store it separately from the cherries and nuts in the refrigerator. Combine just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 80