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traditional-gyros-recipe

Traditional Gyros Recipe

A classic Greek dish featuring seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and tangy tzatziki sauce, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Add the sliced meat and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated meat until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 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 on the warmed pita bread. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
  6. 6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Gyros, Traditional
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