Mediterranean Meatball Skewers

Fire up your grill or oven for these vibrant and flavor-packed Mediterranean Meatball Skewers, an irresistible dish perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Juicy, herb-infused lamb or beef meatballs are paired with colorful, charred vegetables like zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all seasoned with a blend of cumin, paprika, and oregano for that signature Mediterranean flair. The skewers are easy to assemble and cook in just 15 minutes, making them a quick and crowd-pleasing option. Serve them with creamy tzatziki or hummus for a complete meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast. Easily customizable and bursting with fresh ingredients, these skewers are a deliciously healthy addition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground lamb or beef
• 75 g Breadcrumbs
• 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Egg, large
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 300 g Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Zucchini, sliced into rounds
• 1 large Red onion, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 8 Wooden or metal skewers

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, fresh parsley, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Using your hands, scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a uniform meatball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, forming approximately 16 meatballs.

Step 3

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning during grilling or roasting.

Step 4

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Alternatively, preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 5

In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, zucchini slices, and red onion chunks with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 6

Assemble the skewers by alternating meatballs and vegetables, starting and ending with a vegetable. You should have about 2 meatballs per skewer with vegetables in between.

Step 7

Place the skewers onto the grill or a lined baking sheet if roasting. Cook for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are browned and cooked through and the vegetables are slightly charred.

Step 8

Remove the skewers from the heat and rest for 3–5 minutes. Serve warm with tzatziki or hummus on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1440.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2268.0

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 636mg	0%
Sodium 4891.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 130.6g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 859.8mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 3090.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.8%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 17.7%