Grilling Spiced Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki and Pita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Juicy lamb skewers seasoned with warm Mediterranean spices grilled to perfection and served with refreshing cucumber tzatziki and warm pita bread. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 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 480 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. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 pieces pita bread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the lamb mixture into eight 4-inch long sausage-shaped kebabs and thread onto soaked wooden skewers.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat and brush the kebabs with 2 tbsp olive oil. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry), 1 tbsp minced fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make tzatziki. Season with salt to taste.
5. Step 5: Warm 4 pita breads on the grill for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and pliable.
6. Step 6: Serve the grilled lamb kebabs with warm pita and a generous dollop of tzatziki on the side.