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Lebanese Kabobs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

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prep time

20 min

total time

40 min

makes

8 servings, two "kabobs" (75 g) and 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sauce each

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What You Need

1/3 cup Kraft Creamy Cucumber Dressing, divided

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup chopped peeled cucumbers

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint

10 Premium Plus Crackers, finely crushed

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef

2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tsp. dried thyme leaves

1/2 tsp. ground allspice

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Mix 3 Tbsp. of the dressing, the yogurt, cucumbers and mint; cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MIX remaining ingredients until well blended. Shape into sixteen 4x3/4-inch logs; place in 13x9-inch baking dish.

BAKE 18 to 20 min. or until cooked through, turning after 10 min. Serve warm with the yogurt sauce.

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Special Extra

For each serving, place two kabobs on 1 pita bread; top with lettuce and thinly sliced red onions. Roll up.

Food Facts

The spice sumac is often used in Middle Eastern dishes. It is made from the decorative berries of a bush and is often sold ground in Lebanese or Mediterranean markets. It has a fruity, astringent taste and is used in meat dishes, salads and appetizers. Try adding 1 tsp. to the ground meat mixture if you would like to give it a try.