
Gyro
This delicious Greek gyro is made with marinated grilled meat, tzatziki sauce, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- Pita bread (4)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
- Cucumber (1, sliced)
- Tomato (1, sliced)
- Red onion (1, thinly sliced)
- Lamb or chicken (1 pound, thinly sliced)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
- Greek yogurt (1 cup)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well to make the tzatziki sauce.
- In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced lamb or chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated meat for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Warm the pita bread in a toaster or on the grill for a few seconds.
- Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.
- Top with the cooked meat, sliced red onion, tomato, cucumber, and fresh parsley.
- Fold the pita bread in half and serve immediately.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g