Lamb Meatball Gyros with Yogurt and Mint Real Simple Mag
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Lamb Meatball Gyros with Yogurt and Mint, a flavor-packed recipe inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Tender lamb meatballs, seasoned with earthy cumin and aromatic garlic, are baked to perfection and paired with a refreshing homemade yogurt-mint sauce. Layered on warm pita bread with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, each gyro delivers a satisfying balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors. Quick and easy with just 20 minutes of prep time, these gyros are perfect for a casual dinner or an impressive meal to share. Ideal for lamb lovers and gyro enthusiasts alike, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground lamb
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 small Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Tomato, diced
- 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 pieces Pita bread
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into approximately 16 small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the yogurt-mint sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt to taste and set aside.
Warm the pita bread by lightly brushing them with the remaining olive oil and heating them in a skillet or directly on the oven racks for 1-2 minutes.
Assemble the gyros by layering a few cooked lamb meatballs, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, and red onion on each warmed pita bread.
Drizzle generously with the yogurt-mint sauce and fold the pita to wrap the fillings.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
653 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 157 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.2 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 752 mg | 16% | |
*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.
