Super Simple Gyros with Cucumber Mint Yogurt
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Super Simple Gyros with Cucumber Mint Yogurt, a quick yet flavor-packed recipe that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table in just 25 minutes! Juicy seasoned meat—whether you prefer lamb, beef, turkey, or chicken—is paired with a refreshingly tangy cucumber mint yogurt sauce made with grated cucumber, fresh mint, and creamy Greek yogurt. All these vibrant flavors are tucked into warm, pillowy pita bread and topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy red onions for a perfectly balanced bite every time. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these gyros are as easy to assemble as they are to devour. Serve with extra yogurt sauce on the side to take your Mediterranean feast to the next level!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground lamb (or beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove excess water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Add ground lamb (or your chosen meat) to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in garlic powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Combine well with the meat, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped mint leaves, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed.
Warm the pita bread slightly in a dry skillet or microwave for about 15-20 seconds until pliable.
To assemble, spread a generous dollop of cucumber mint yogurt onto each pita bread.
Add a layer of the cooked meat mixture, followed by sliced red onions, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
Fold the pita bread to form a gyro wrap. Serve immediately with extra cucumber mint yogurt on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.5 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.9 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2619 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.6 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 138.2 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 520 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2938 mg | 63% | |
*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.
