Greek Kebabs, Tzatziki and Lemon Garlic Potatoes - OH MY!

If you feel like cooking Greek for dinner, here's some recipes that will come in handy!

Pork Kebabs

Pork shoulder cut into cubes
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp crushed fresh garlic
dash or two of ground pepper
1/4 c balsamic vinegar
1/4 c olive oil

Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl.  Add cubed pork and toss to coat.  Let marinate for 2 hours.
Thread cubes onto skewers and line them up on a foil-line baking sheet (coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking).  Broil in your oven, turning occasionally to cook evenly.  You can also fire up the grill!



Tzatziki Sauce
1 1/2 c plain lowfat Greek yogurt
2 small cucumbers (peeled and seeds sraped out)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 fresh garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp dried mint

Peel cucumbers, slice down the center (lengthwise) and scrape out the seeds.  Grate the cucumbers and put into small bowl.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. 

This recipe makes more than enough for this meal.  It works great for a healthy salad dressing too!




Lemon Garlic Potatoes4 small red potatoes
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
5 Tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
dash of pepper

Mix ingredients in medium bowl.

Wash potatoes well.  Leave skins on and chunk into "bite size" pieces.  Add to bowl and toss to coat.

Heat a dash of olive oil in a frying pan.  Add potato mixture to pan and cover.  Fry until potatoes are tender inside and crispy outside.  You may also roast them in the oven on a foil lined roasting pan (sprayed with cooking spray) at 425F for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until tender and browned. 

I used 4 small red potatoes, which was perfect for my small family of 4.  I don't like leftover potatoes, because they don't reheat well.  You can up the ingredients if you need a larger amount.

Serve with the tzatziki sauce and some fresh cut tomatoes!