Super Simple Gyros With Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Recipe

Name: Super Simple Gyros With Cucumber-Mint Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek); 4 -5 fresh mint leaves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; ½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 ripe tomatoes, diced; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled; ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped; red wine vinegar and olive oil (to season tomatoes and feta); salt and pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 teaspoon dried oregano, rub between fingers to waken flavor; ½ teaspoon dried whole thyme, rub between fingers to waken flavor; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 pinch kosher salt; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 pita bread rounds, halved and warm (6-inch); 1 cup white onion, sliced into thin rings; 1 ½ cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

Servings: persons

¾ cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek)
4 -5 fresh mint leaves, finely minced
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
1 pinch kosher salt
1 ripe tomatoes, diced
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped
red wine vinegar and olive oil (to season tomatoes and feta)
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb lean ground lamb
1 teaspoon dried oregano, rub between fingers to waken flavor
½ teaspoon dried whole thyme, rub between fingers to waken flavor
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 pinch kosher salt
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 pita bread rounds, halved and warm (6-inch)
1 cup white onion, sliced into thin rings
1 ½ cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

1
Mix yogurt, mint, sugar and salt in a small bowl.
2
Stir in the cucumber.
3
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
4
Season the diced tomato, feta cheese, and parsley with the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper; set aside.
5
In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot.
6
Add the ground lamb, oregano, thyme, garlic and onion powders, and black pepper; cook until browned - stirring to crumble.
7
Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
8
Transfer lamb to to a mixing bowl.
9
Add the lemon juice and stir well.
10
Warm the pita bread rounds; split open each pita half forming a pocket.
11
Have everyone spoon even amounts of the lamb mixture into their pita pocket, and top with onions, lettuce, tomatoes and feta, and cucumber-mint yogurt.

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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.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek), 4 -5 fresh mint leaves, finely minced, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Super Simple Gyros With Cucumber-Mint Yogurt 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Super Simple Gyros With Cucumber-Mint Yogurt

Tips for the best results

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