Spicy Lamb Shish Kebabs With Greek Pita Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• 3/4 tablespoon hot paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 lbs trimmed lean leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 lb small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• greek pita bread, warmed for serving

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the paprika, cumin, allspice, garlic and the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

2. 2

   Add the lamb and stir until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

4. 4

   Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Thread the lamb and zucchini onto 12 long metal skewers and brush with oil.

5. 5

   Season lightly with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Grill the kebabs over moderately high heat, turning, until the lamb is browned outside and medium-rare inside, 6 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve the lamb kebabs with Warm Greek pita bread.