Ingredients Meat & Poultry Healthy Lamb Recipes Healthy Lamb Main Dish Recipes Grilled Liver Kebabs (Jigar) Be the first to rate & review! Made with just about any kind of meat, kebabs are classic Iranian street food. Lamb is the predominant red meat eaten in Iran, and its liver is a delicacy. Lemon, garlic and fresh basil nicely balance the liver's mineral flavor. Read more about this recipe. By Louisa Shafia Updated on April 18, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound lamb livers or chicken livers, cut into 1-inch pieces 24 fresh basil leaves 4 whole-wheat lavash, halved 2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool, then grind with a mortar and pestle or in a clean dry spice grinder. Mix the ground cumin with oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add livers and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Preheat grill to high. Thread the livers onto 4 metal skewers. Oil the grill rack. Grill the livers, turning once, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes total. Divide the livers and basil among lavash halves. Drizzle with lemon juice and more oil, if desired. Tips Equipment: 4 metal skewers Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 236 Calories 7g Fat 25g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size about 2 oz. liver & 1/2 lavash Calories 236 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 1g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 7g 8% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 210mg 70% Vitamin A 14048IU 281% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 132mcg 33% Sodium 445mg 19% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 16mg 4% Potassium 213mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved