Lamb Gyro Wrap

This Lamb Gyro Wrap is a flavorful blend of spiced lamb, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce, all wrapped in a warm pita. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, it brings a taste of the Mediterranean right to your table.

Ingredients

• Lamb shoulder - 300 grams, ground
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced
• Red onion - ¼, thinly sliced
• Lettuce - 1 cup, shredded
• Plain yogurt - 100 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, chopped onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form the lamb mixture into small patties and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
3. While the lamb is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing plain yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Set aside.
4. Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until soft.
5. To assemble, place cooked lamb patties on the pita, then top with diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
6. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and wrap the pita around the filling. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains healthy fats from lamb and olive oil that support heart health.

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