Name: Greek Lamb Souvlaki with Tzatziki and Grilled Eggplant
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 200 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 30 ml olive oil; 1 tsp oregano; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 piece cucumber; 1 medium eggplant; 3 clove garlic; 1 piece lemon; 600 g ground lamb

Recipe

Grate the cucumber, squeeze out the excess water, and mix with the yogurt, one minced garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon to make the tzatziki. Refrigerate.

In a bowl, combine the ground lamb with the remaining minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and a little olive oil. Form into small oval patties or skewer portions.

child_care Set aside one small unseasoned patty for the child.

Slice the eggplant into rounds and brush with olive oil.

child_care Set aside a few plain rounds for the child.

Heat a grill pan or large skillet over high heat. Cook the lamb patties for 3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

child_care Cook the child's plain patty for 3 minutes per side.

In the same pan, grill the eggplant for 3 minutes per side until charred and tender.

Serve the lamb with the tzatziki and grilled eggplant, with lemon wedges on the side.

child_care Assemble the child's plate with plain lamb, eggplant, and a little tzatziki.

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