Souvlaki Skewers

Souvlaki Skewers are a flavorful Greek dish featuring marinated meat grilled to perfection, ideal for a satisfying low-carb lunch. Served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, these skewers are both delicious and healthy.

Souvlaki Skewers
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork tenderloin - 300 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Oregano - 1 teaspoon, dried
  • Paprika - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium, cut into chunks
  • Red onion - 1 small, cut into chunks
  • Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
  • For Tzatziki: Greek yogurt - 150 grams, Cucumber - 1/2 small, grated, Garlic - 1 clove, minced, Dill - 1 teaspoon, Olive oil - 1 teaspoon, Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon, Salt - to taste

Steps

  1. 1. Cut the pork tenderloin into 2.5 cm cubes and place them in a bowl.
  2. 2. In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3. Pour the marinade over the pork cubes and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. 4. While the pork is marinating, prepare the tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  5. 5. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6. Thread the marinated pork, bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini onto skewers, alternating the ingredients.
  7. 7. Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until the pork is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  8. 8. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
  9. 9. Serve the souvlaki skewers warm with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

GreekLow CarbLunch