Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers
Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers feature succulent cubes of marinated lamb threaded with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes for a balanced bite of smoky char and bright, herbal notes. A long soak in olive oil, lemon, garlic, and Mediterranean spices keeps the meat tender and aromatic. Ideal for a relaxed weekend dinner or a festive cookout alongside rice pilaf and warm pita.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook18 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, wine, and garlic; season with salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaf. Toss the lamb with the marinade until coated, transfer to a resealable plastic bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- 2
Move the oven rack to the top position and set the oven to broil.
- 3
Take the lamb out of the marinade and thread it onto metal skewers; save the marinade. Thread the onion wedges, green peppers, and mushrooms onto separate metal skewers. Brush the vegetables with the reserved marinade.
- 4
Broil the skewers on a broiler pan, turning often. Cook the onions for 12 minutes, the lamb for 10 minutes, the green pepper for 7 minutes, and the mushrooms for 3 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool until cool enough to handle.
- 5
Remove the skewers from the ingredients and set them aside. Reassemble the skewers, alternating lamb, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Place on a broiler pan and brush again with the marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
- 6
Broil the skewers again to finish, turning often until the lamb is medium-rare and the vegetables start to blacken in spots, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Calories 559.78 kcal High 28%
- Protein 38.81 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 38.77 g 14%
- Total Fat 30.09 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 5.31 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 102.23 mg High 34%
- Sodium 474.9 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.67 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 13.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 84.17 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 5.44 mg Good Source 30%
- Potassium 1658.83 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin A 188.52 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 18.39 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 18 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 559.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Oregano, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers?
- About 1 hr 18 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 18 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 559.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers healthy?
- Armenian Lamb Shish Kebab Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 559.78 calories and 38.81 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 474.9 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.31 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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