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Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip

Tender char-grilled seasoned Lamb Souvlaki Skewers with red capsicum/bell pepper pieces and red onion; served with a garlicky yogurt dip, a refreshing Greek side salad and warmed flatbreads.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 skewers
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Souvlaki Skewers:
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme coarsely chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons parsley coarsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 medium lemon juiced
  • 2 lbs lean lamb diced into 1 ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 1 medium red capsicum/bell pepper cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 8 Wooden skewers or metal
  • 1 pinch sea salt and ground pepper
Additional
  • 4 small pita bread, halved or 8 small Tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
Garlic Yogurt Sauce:
  • ½ medium cucumber finely grated
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 cup fat free greek yogurt
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
Greek Side Salad:
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 3 ½ oz feta cheese reduced fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar adjust to your tastes
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch sea salt to taste

Instructions

For the Souvlaki:
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  1. Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well and mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
  2. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (to prevent burning). Assemble the skewers alternating with 1 piece of onion, 1 piece of capsicum, and 1 piece of lamb. Repeat until all skewers are full. Sprinkle salt over the skewered lamb.
  3. Heat a skillet/frying pan, griddle pan or barbecue, and cook the lamb for 15 - 20 minutes; turning once throughout cooking time until browned and crispy on both sides and cooked to your liking.
For the bread:
  1. Heat a separate Grill pan on low-medium heat; brush with oil and place bread (two at a time) onto pan; flipping once until heated through.
Garlic Yogurt Dip:
  1. Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about ½ teaspoon or more) and set aside.
Salad:
  1. Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.

Notes

  • Feeling indulgent? Try putting the Souvlaki meat into a pita bread along with the yogurt and some crispy potato fries!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 392mg (16%) Potassium 401mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 824IU (16%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 153mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8skewers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 330kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 401mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 824IU 16%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 153mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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