Signature Pairings 'Signature' Lamb Skewers & Couscous

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lamb tips, cubed (e.g. from shoulder)
• 2 tbsp Vina Robles Signature
• 4 tbsp Olive oil
• ½ tsp Sea salt & cracked, black pepper
• 1 tbsp Rosemary, finely chopped
• ½ tsp Fennel seeds
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds, crushed
• 16 Skewers (each approx. 5 inches long)
• 3 ½ cups Water, salted
• 1 Each: red pepper, zucchini & onion, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Couscous (whole grain or regular)
• ½ Bunch cilantro, coarsely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Open a bottle of Vina Robles Signature, and pour yourself a glass!

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine meat, red wine, half of the olive oil, and all the spices. Cover and let marinade for approximately 30 minutes, then thread the lamb cubes onto skewers.

3. 3

   In a large pan, bring the salted water to a boil. Add the rest of the olive oil, diced red peppers, zucchini, onion, and cherry tomatoes and let simmer for a minute. Add couscous, cover, and turn heat off.

4. 4

   In the meantime, BBQ the lamb skewers over medium to high heat for approximately 6 to 8 minutes (medium recommended). Mix couscous and add cilantro.

5. 5

   Serve skewers over couscous on warm plates. Enjoy with the rest of the Signature!

6. 6

   Hint: Substitute lamb tips with beef tips.

7. 7

   Hint: Easy Mint Sauce: mix together 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves, and season with salt & pepper.