Description
Lamb Gyro Bowls offer a vibrant culinary experience, featuring tender marinated lamb paired with fresh vegetables and a creamy tzatziki sauce—all served over fluffy rice or greens. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for both casual family dinners and grand gatherings, delivering stunning flavors and a beautiful presentation that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb shoulder or leg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Lamb: Mix olive oil, minced garlic, chopped herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add lamb and let it marinate for at least one hour.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the Lamb: Grill marinated lamb for about 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through (135°F for medium rare).
- Assemble Your Bowls: While the lamb rests, chop cucumbers and tomatoes. Mix Greek yogurt with extra garlic and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Serve: Slice grilled lamb and layer it over rice or greens in bowls. Top with fresh veggies and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg