Lamb Kabobs with Pomegranate Marinade

1 cup pomegranate syrup
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons salad oil
2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 1/4 pounds boneless lean lamb shoulder, or leg,
    cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
4 metal skewers

In large bowl, stir together pomegranate syrup, oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Add lamb and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.

Lift meat from marinade and drain briefly (reserve marinade). Thread meat equally on sturdy metal skewers. Place skewers on a lightly greased grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of medium coals. Cook, turning often, and basting with marinade until meat is well browned, about 10-15 minutes.

Serve over rice pilaf, couscous, or a bed of mixed greens.

Courtesy: Pomegranate Council

Per serving: calories 406, fat 24.0g, 54% calories from fat, cholesterol 132mg, protein 38.7g, carbohydrates 7.2g, fiber 0.1g, sugar 3.6g, sodium 701mg, diet points 10.6

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.5, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 4.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 6.0