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Grill Sampler Plate Recipe

Name: Zayna Mediterranean Restaurants Grill Sampler Plate Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 500 g Minced beef or lamb; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped; 500 g Chicken breast, cubed; 100 ml Yogurt; 1 tbs Lemon juice; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 cup Basmati rice; 2 cups Water; 250 g Green beans, trimmed; 1 tbs Butter; 2 cups Mixed salad greens; 1 medium Cucumber, diced; 1 medium Tomato, diced; 2 tbs Olive oil; 1 tbs Lemon juice; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 200 ml Yogurt; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 4 pieces Pita bread

Inspired by Zayna Mediterranean Restaurant

Time1h

Serves4

Minced beef or lamb kifta, chicken shish tawook, chicken shawarma, rice, green beans, salad, garlic yogurt, salad & pita

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Ingredients

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Kifta and Chicken

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Minced beef or lamb

1 tsp Ground cumin

1 tsp Ground coriander

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tbs Fresh parsley, chopped

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Chicken breast, cubed

0.42 cup (100 ml) Yogurt

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

2 tbs olive oil

Rice and Green Beans

1 cup Basmati rice

2 cups Water

8.82 oz (250 g) Green beans, trimmed

1 tbs Butter

Salad

2 cups Mixed salad greens

1 medium Cucumber, diced

1 medium Tomato, diced

2 tbs olive oil

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Garlic Yogurt and Pita

7/8 cup (200 ml) Yogurt

1 clove Garlic, minced

4 pieces Pita bread

Method

Preparation of Kifta and Chicken

Prepare Kifta

In a bowl, mix minced beef or lamb with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and parsley. Form into small kebabs.

Prepare Chicken

In a separate bowl, combine cubed chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking

Grill Kifta and Chicken

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill kifta kebabs for 10 minutes, turning occasionally, and chicken skewers for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Cook Rice

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add basmati rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Sauté Green Beans

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.

Salad and Garlic Yogurt

Prepare Salad

In a bowl, combine salad greens, diced cucumber, diced tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

Prepare Garlic Yogurt

In a small bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.

Serve

Plate Your Dish

Serve the grilled kifta and chicken alongside rice, sautéed green beans, salad, garlic yogurt, and warm pita bread.