Description
Lamb gyro bowls with creamy cucumber sauce combine tender spiced lamb, fresh vegetables, and a tangy yogurt-based sauce for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt to make the sauce.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa as the base. Top with spiced lamb, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with creamy cucumber sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from the grated cucumber to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
- Use leftover lamb for wraps or salads.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: lamb gyro, gyro bowl, Mediterranean bowl, creamy cucumber sauce