Description
A vibrant, deconstructed gyro bowl featuring spiced lamb, fresh veggies, and a creamy yogurt drizzle—perfect for a healthy, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix ground lamb with oregano, cumin, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the lamb mixture for 8-10 minutes, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through.
- In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the drizzle. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble bowls by dividing quinoa or rice among four bowls. Top with cooked lamb, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle generously with the garlic-cucumber yogurt sauce and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.