Kofta Kebabs With Tabouli

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 red onion finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons mint chopped
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 red chili long, finely chopped
• 1/2 lemon zest finely grated
• 12 bamboo skewers, soaked
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 8 cherry tomatoes thinly sliced
• 1/2 bunch parsley leaves picked
• 1/2 bunch mint leaves picked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 lemon juiced

1. For the kofta: In a bowl, combine lamb, onion, parsley, mint, egg, cumin, garlic, chili and lemon zest. Roll into 8 sausage shapes (about 4 inches long). Mold around 8 skewers. Chill 10 minutes.
2. In a large skillet heat oil on high. Cook kebabs 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
3. To make tabouli: Combine couscous and boiling water in a bowl. Set aside, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff grains using a fork. Add remaining ingredients. Toss well.
4. Serve kebabs on a bed of tabouli.

ground lamb, red onion, parsley, mint chopped, egg, ground cumin, garlic, red chili, lemon zest, bamboo skewers, oil, couscous, boiling water, tomatoes, parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juiced

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Kofta-Kebabs-with-Tabouli-1406572 (may not work)