ReciMeals are designed to be complete meals that need only be accompanied by a beverage, and sometimes a side salad or slice of bread. A ReciMeal provides significant amounts of at least three of the five MyPyramid food groups: about 1/2 cup of fruits, 1/2 cup of vegetables, 1 ounce equivalent of grain foods, 2 ounces or the equivalent of lean meat or beans or 1 cup or the equivalent of milk per recipe serving. This classic Middle Eastern lamb kebab starts with a fragrant lemon marinade. Marinate the lamb with canned whole potatoes overnight, and the dish practically done. All that’s left is firing up the grill, threading the kebabs and letting the magic happen.

3 large lemons, scrubbed
2 bunches green onions, chopped
1/2 cup canned beef broth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds well-trimmed boneless, lamb-leg meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (about 24 cubes)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) whole potatoes, drained (about 6 small potatoes)
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 18 chunks
Olive oil for brushing grill rack
3 cups cooked brown or white rice, hot

The morning or day before squeeze lemons to get about 1/2 cup juice, reserving squeezed-out halves. Mix lemon juice, green onions, broth, oil, oregano and salt in a large bowl. Toss in lamb cubes and potatoes until coated with marinade. Place squeezed lemon halves on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours, or as long as overnight. Prepare medium-hot fire on a barbecue grill or preheat broiler. Thread 4 pieces lamb alternating with 3 bell pepper chunks on each of six 10- or 12-inch metal skewers. Thread a potato on the end of each. Spoon some marinade over kebabs. Oil grill rack or broiler-pan rack with the olive oil. Grill kebabs, turning once, 10 to 12 minutes for medium-done; serve over rice.

Calories 360; Total fat 13g; Saturated fat 4g; Cholesterol 75mg; Sodium 520mg; Carbohydrate 34g; Fiber 4g; Protein 27g; Vitamin A 20%DV*; Vitamin C 120%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 20%DV Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid: About 2/3 cup Vegetable Group; 1 ounce Grains Group; 5 to 6 ounces Meat and Beans Group *Daily Value