grilled-lamb-skewers-with-white-bean-salad-235467.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas).",
        "While grill is heating, mince garlic, then mash to a paste with salt and pepper using a large heavy knife. Reserve half of garlic paste in a large salad bowl.",
        "Whisk together remaining garlic paste and 2 tablespoons olive oil in another large bowl, then add lamb and toss to coat.",
        "Divide lamb among skewers, leaving a little space between pieces (for even cooking).",
        "Whisk vinegar into reserved garlic paste, then add remaining 1/4 cup oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add beans, celery, olives, pine nuts, and mint, then toss to coat.",
        "Grill lamb, turning as grill marks appear on each side, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Serve with bean salad."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "4 large garlic cloves",
        "2 teaspoons salt",
        "1 teaspoon black pepper",
        "1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil",
        "2 lb boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes",
        "2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar",
        "2 (15- to 19-oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (about 3 cups)",
        "1 celery rib, thinly sliced",
        "1/4 cup brine-cured black olives, such as Kalamata, pitted and quartered",
        "1/2 cup pine nuts (2 1/4 oz), toasted",
        "1/2 cup chopped fresh mint",
        "6 to 8 metal skewers"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Bean",
        "Garlic",
        "Lamb",
        "Olive",
        "Pine Nut",
        "Grill/Barbecue",
        "Gourmet"
    ],
    "title": "Grilled Lamb Skewers with White-Bean Salad",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-lamb-skewers-with-white-bean-salad-235467"
}