Gyro-Style Lamb Recipe

Name: Gyro-Style Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, divided; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; salt & fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1 cucumber, halved, seeded and grated; 8 cups cooked quinoa; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cucumber, halved, seeded and grated
8 cups cooked quinoa
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped

1
In a large bowl, toss together lamb, half of the oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the lamb and cook, tossing constantly, until cooked through and liquid is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat process with remaining oil and lamb.
3
In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
4
Arrange quinoa on a platter or individual serving plates. Spoon lamb over quinoa, top with peppers, cucumber-yogurt sauce and remaining oregano and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and thinly sliced, 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, divided, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Gyro-Style Lamb 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.

Gyro-Style Lamb

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