Spring Lamb Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce
Tender lamb skewers marinated in garlic and herbs, grilled to perfection and served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs lamb shoulder, red onion, bell peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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
- 1.5 lbs lamb shoulder
- 1 large red onion
- 2 large bell peppers
- 12 cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat grill to 400°F (200°C). Dice lamb into 1-inch cubes, and finely chop onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. In a bowl, combine lamb with minced garlic, olive oil, thyme, and salt/pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Step 2: Thread lamb, vegetables, and onions onto skewers. Brush with olive oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, rotating every 3 minutes until charred and cooked through.
- Step 3: For tzatziki: Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and salt/pepper. Serve alongside kebabs.
