Grilled Lamb Meatball Gyros Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb Meatball Gyros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces, fluid Plain Greek Yogurt; 1/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk Or Sour Cream; 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 teaspoons Fresh Dill; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar; 1 dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 whole English Cucumber, Diced; 2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves; 1 cup Fresh Spinach; 1/4 cups Unsalted Nuts {almonds Or Walnuts}; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 Lemon, Zest And Juice; Dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 pound Ground Lamb (or Chicken If Preferred); 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced (or Sub 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder For The 2 Cloves); 1 whole Large Egg; 1/2 cups Breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; Cooking Spray; 4 whole Whole Grain Pitas

Servings: persons

6 ounces, fluid Plain Greek Yogurt
1/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk Or Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 cloves Garlic
2 teaspoons Fresh Dill
1- 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper
1/2 whole English Cucumber, Diced
2 cups Fresh Mint Leaves
1 cup Fresh Spinach
1/4 cups Unsalted Nuts {almonds Or Walnuts}
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 Lemon, Zest And Juice
Dash Coarse Salt And Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 pound Ground Lamb (or Chicken If Preferred)
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced (or Sub 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder For The 2 Cloves)
1 whole Large Egg
1/2 cups Breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Spray
4 whole Whole Grain Pitas
1/2 whole English Cucumber, Diced Or Sliced
1/2 cups Crumbled Feta Cheese
Fresh Cilantro Leaves, For Garnish

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For the tzatziki sauce: Combine all of the tzatziki ingredients (yogurt through sugar) in a food processor.
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Season with a dash of salt and black pepper; pulse until smooth.
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Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
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Add diced cucumber and fold with a spatula.
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Spoon into a bowl and refrigerate.
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Rinse food processor with water.
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For the mint pesto: Combine ingredients (mint through lemon) in a food processor and add a dash of salt and pepper.
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Pulse while drizzling olive oil in through the vegetable shoot until you reach desired consistency.
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Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
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Preheat a grill to medium high heat.
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In a bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients (except cooking spray).
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Work with your hands until everything is thoroughly combined.
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Form meatballs using your hands and place them on a plate.
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Brush meatballs with canola oil or spritz with cooking spray.
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Place them on the grill and cook, rotating a few times, about 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
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To serve, place meatballs in toasted or grilled pita bread.
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Drizzle with tzatziki and mint pesto and top with cucumbers, feta and fresh cilantro leaves.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 33 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces, fluid Plain Greek Yogurt, 1/4 cups Unsweetened Coconut Milk Or Sour Cream, 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb Meatball Gyros falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Lamb Meatball Gyros

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