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traditional-gyros-recipe

Traditional Gyros Recipe

A classic Greek dish made with seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in a warm pita.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Gyros Ingredients

  • 500 g Lamb or Chicken sliced thin
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh, chopped
  • 4 Pita Breads warmed
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Red Onion sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Add the sliced meat and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated meat until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. 3. In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and chopped dill to make the tzatziki sauce.
  4. 4. Warm the pita breads in a skillet or oven.
  5. 5. Assemble the gyros by placing the cooked meat, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onions on the warmed pita. Top with tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Gyros, Pita
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