Greek Lamb Souvlaki with a Garlic Yogurt Dip
Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Garlic Yogurt Dip delivers 26g protein and 518 calories per serving across 8 batch portions. Quick-preps on the stovetop for flexible dinner rotation. The added dip makes this useful for breaking monotony while maintaining consistent macro tracking throughout the week.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Thyme, Fresh(30g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(30g)
- •Oregano, Dried(5g)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •Ground Lamb(907g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •1 pinch sea salt and ground pepper
- •Bread, Pita
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •1 pinch salt
- •Cucumber
- •Garlic(60g)
- •Dill, Fresh(3g)
- •Greek Yogurt (Nonfat)(240g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •1 pinch sea salt to taste
- •Tomato, Cherry(240g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Cucumber
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(30g)
- •Cheese, Feta, Crumbled(99g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(5g)
- •Oregano, Dried(3g)
- •1 pinch sea salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Combine the oil together with the herbs and spices, garlic and lemon juice; whisk well and mix the lamb through to coat evenly. Cover with wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours (or over night for a deeper flavour).
- 2Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (to prevent burning). Assemble the skewers alternating with 1 piece of onion, 1 piece of capsicum, and 1 piece of lamb. Repeat until all skewers are full. Sprinkle salt over the skewered lamb.
- 3Heat a skillet/frying pan, griddle pan or barbecue, and cook the lamb for 15 - 20 minutes; turning once throughout cooking time until browned and crispy on both sides and cooked to your liking.
- 4Heat a separate Grill pan on low-medium heat; brush with oil and place bread (two at a time) onto pan; flipping once until heated through.
- 5Combine all ingredients together and mix until combined. Squeeze over some lemon juice (about 1/2 teaspoon or more) and set aside.
- 6Combine all ingredients into a bowl and mix them through until well combined.
Nutrition — Per Serving
518
calories
26g
protein
41g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Saturated fat
- 14.9g
- Sodium
- 255 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.1g
8 servings per batch · ~233g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Garlic Yogurt Dip have per serving?
Each serving provides 26g of protein and 518 calories with 41g fat and 12g carbs. The high fat and moderate carb content creates a satiating meal with solid protein contribution.
How long does Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Garlic Yogurt Dip take to prep?
Quick prep method on the stovetop batch-produces 8 servings per session, making this efficient for meal prepping a full week of dinner portions. The skewer format works well for grab-and-eat convenience.
Is Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Garlic Yogurt Dip good for muscle gain?
At 26g protein and 518 calories per serving, this meal works as a supporting protein source within a muscle gain day when combined with additional high-protein meals. The higher fat content (41g) supports testosterone production during a calorie surplus phase.
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