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Pork Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki and Pita

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun$17.00540 cal · 44g protein

Ingredients

  • pork tenderloin1½ lb
  • lemons2 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • dried oregano2 tsp
  • olive oil3 tbsp
  • plain Greek yogurt1 cup
  • cucumber1 count
  • pita bread4 count
  • tomatoes2 count
  • red onion½ count

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the pork into 1-inch cubes and toss with the oil, juice of 1 lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt and pepper; let sit 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    For tzatziki, grate half the cucumber, squeeze it dry, and stir into the yogurt with the remaining garlic, a squeeze of lemon and salt.

  3. 3

    Thread the pork onto skewers (soak wooden ones in water for 10 minutes first).

  4. 4

    Grill or broil on high 10-12 minutes, turning, until charred and 145°F.

  5. 5

    Warm the pitas and serve with the skewers, sliced tomatoes, onion, the rest of the cucumber and tzatziki; kids can roll theirs up like a wrap.

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