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Grilled Lemon Herb Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Lemon Herb Lamb Kebabs

Marinated lamb chunks with vegetables on skewers

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
✓ Diabetes Friendly

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)

Low

25

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

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. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, mint, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper

  2. 2

    Add lamb cubes and toss to coat

  3. 3

    Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours

  4. 4

    Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using

  5. 5

    Thread marinated lamb alternating with zucchini, onion, and tomatoes onto skewers

  6. 6

    Brush vegetables with any remaining marinade

  7. 7

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat

  8. 8

    Oil grill grates well

  9. 9

    Place kebabs on grill

  10. 10

    Cook for 10-12 minutes total, rotating every 3 minutes for even cooking

  11. 11

    Lamb should reach 135-140°F for medium

  12. 12

    Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes

  13. 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