Pork Souvlaki with Greek Tomatoes and Tzatziki Rice
A garlicky-herb filled marinade saturates tender pork loin, grilled on skewers and accompanied by a fresh tomato salad, and tzatziki flavoured rice.
Ingredients
Pork Souvlaki:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Zest and juice from one medium lemon
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 2 lbs pork loin
- 1 large red onion sliced into 1 ½” chunks
- Wooden skewers for kabobs
Greek Tomatoes:
- 4 cups diced roma tomatoes about 4 tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled feta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Tzatziki Rice:
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- Leftover marinade boiled for 30 seconds
- ½ cup tzatziki
Miscellaneous:
- Lemon slices for serving
- Chopped fresh oregano for serving (optional)
Instructions
For the pork souvlaki:
- Stir together the olive oil, zest and juice from one lemon, white vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Slice the pork into 1” cubes and add to the bowl of marinade.
- Allow the pork to marinate for at least half an hour. Alternatively, you can place it in the fridge overnight.
- While the pork is marinating, soak the wooden skewers in water.
- To make the kebabs, alternate threading two pieces of pork and one slice of red onion onto the skewers. Alternatively, you can skip making the skewers and fry the pork and red onion in a pan on the stove.
- NOTE: don’t discard the leftover marinade. We will use it to flavour the rice.
- Grill over high heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre of the pork reads a minimum of 140°F.
For the Greek tomatoes:
- While the pork is marinating, stir together all the ingredients for the Greek tomatoes.
For the Tzatziki rice:
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Take the leftover souvlaki marinade and bring it to a boil for 30 seconds.
- Pour the boiled marinade over the rice.
- Stir in ½ cup of tzatziki.
For serving:
- I like to stir everything together: some pork, onions, tomatoes, and rice. Top with a squeeze of fresh lemon and some chopped oregano, if available to you.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1450IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
Servings: 6
Calories: 527kcal
