Apricot Chili Marinated Lamb Tacos with Mango Jicama Slaw
Ingredients
- Marinated Lamb
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) canola oil
- 3½ teaspoons minced garlic
- 1¼ lbs American lamb
- 5 ounces apricot preserves
- 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) balsamic vinegar
- 2½ teaspoons minced Fresno chili
MANGO SLAW
- 1 large fresh mango, peeled, seeded and diced
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) nonfat plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 10 whole wheat flour tortillas
- 1 (10 ounces) small jicama, peeled and shredded
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1, 6 inch plum tomato, finely diced
Instructions
- YIELD: 10 tacos (2 per serving)
TO MAKE MARINATED LAMB:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the preserves, canola oil, vinegar, garlic, and Fresno chili. Add the lamb, turning to coat. Cover and marinate, refrigerated, 3 hours. Heat grill to medium high heat. Remove lamb from marinade and grill to desired doneness (125-130 degrees F for medium rare). Remove from heat and let rest. Before service, thinly slice.
TO MAKE MANGO JICAMA SLAW:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix. Cover and refrigerate until service.Per order:Warm two tortillas. Place about 1 ½ ounces thinly sliced cooked lamb in each tortilla. Top with a generous 1/3 cup Mango Jicama Slaw. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon diced tomato.
Categories: Lunch & Dinner