Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.
Servings per recipe: 12
Calories per serving: 189
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 2h 45m
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
- skewers
Directions:
- 1 In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, oregano, and garlic; add pork, onions, and green peppers, and stir to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
- 2 Preheat grill for medium-high heat. Thread pork, peppers, and onions onto skewers.
- 3 Lightly oil grate. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning skewers frequently for even cooking.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 8.1g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 354mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4.3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Protein | 24.2g | 48% |
| Sugars | 1g | |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | |
| Calcium | 21mg | |
| Iron | 1mg | |
| Thiamin | 1mg | |
| Niacin | 11mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Magnesium | 34mg | |
| Folate | 7mcg |
