Pork Souvlaki Pitas

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Lemon-oregano marinated pork skewers grilled until charred, wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and fries or salad.
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Ingredients
- 1¼ lb pork tenderloin, in 1-inch cubes
- 2 lemons
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 pitas
- 12 oz tzatziki
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- lettuce
From your pantry: ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper.
Instructions
- Toss the pork with the oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, oregano, paprika, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Marinate 20 minutes or up to a day.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill or broil 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until charred and just cooked through.
- Warm the pitas on the grill.
- Fill pitas with pork, tzatziki, tomatoes, onion and lettuce. Squeeze over lemon.
Tip: Soak wooden skewers 20 minutes so they don't burn.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 580 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 960 mg |