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Pork Souvlaki with Grilled Vegetables
Inspired by Greek cuisine, this Pork Souvlaki with Grilled Vegetables recipe is easy and delicious!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
52 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
403 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork cubed
- 1 onion cut into large sections
- 2 bell pepper cut into 1/2 inch strips, then in half again, sweet variety
- 2 tomato de-seeded and chopped (or cherry tomatoes
for the Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon oregano divided
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil divided, generic cooking oil
- salt as desired
- black pepper as desired
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30-45 minutes.
- Place pork cubes in a large plastic zip-top bag.
- Whisk together the marinade together (1/2 teaspoon oregano, garlic, lemon juice, 1 T oil, salt, and pepper) and add to the bag of pork. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, making sure all the pork is coated.
- Add prepped vegetables to a large bowl with the remaining oil and oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables.
- Preheat grill to 350°F or medium heat. Spray to coat or rub oil on the grill with an old kitchen towel (before the grill is hot).
- Add pork and vegetables to skewers, alternating meat and veggies. Use 4-5 pieces of meat on each.
- Spray the grill or wipe with oil and a kitchen towel if you feel it's necessary.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 – 12 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Pork should have an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.
Nutrition Information
Calories
403kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
657mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2393IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
91mg
(101%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 403kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2393IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 91mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.