Charlotte Festival-Inspired Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Juicy lamb kebabs seasoned with warm spices and served with refreshing cucumber tzatziki, inspired by the vibrant festivals of Charlotte. This mediterranean-inspired lamb ready in about 27 minutes pairs ground lamb, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp paprika, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well until all spices are evenly incorporated.
2. Step 2: Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into elongated kebabs on skewers. Brush each kebab with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side until they are browned on the outside and cooked to medium.
4. Step 4: While the kebabs cook, prepare the tzatziki by combining 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill. Stir until smooth and chill until ready to serve.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb kebabs hot with a generous dollop of the cucumber tzatziki on the side.