Grilled Lemon Herb Lamb Kebabs
Marinated lamb chunks with vegetables on skewers
42m
Total
340
Calories
36g
Protein
4
Servings
Nutrition Information
10g
Carbs
3g
Fiber
7g
Net Carbs
17g
Fat
Blood Sugar Impact
Glycemic Index (GI)
25
Absorption speed
Glycemic Load (GL)
2
Total impact per serving
💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Leg of lamb (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Fresh mint (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Fresh oregano (chopped)
- 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Zucchini (cut into chunks)
- 1 Red onion (cut into chunks)
- 12 Cherry tomatoes (whole)
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mint, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper
- 2
Add lamb cubes and toss to coat
- 3
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours
- 4
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using
- 5
Thread marinated lamb alternating with zucchini, onion, and tomatoes onto skewers
- 6
Brush vegetables with any remaining marinade
- 7
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
- 8
Oil grill grates well
- 9
Place kebabs on grill
- 10
Cook for 10-12 minutes total, rotating every 3 minutes for even cooking
- 11
Lamb should reach 135-140°F for medium
- 12
Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes
- 13
Serve hot with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad
💡 Tips
- •Cut all pieces uniform size for even cooking
- •Don't pack ingredients too tightly on skewers
- •Lamb is best at medium - don't overcook
- •Can marinate overnight for maximum flavor
