4Mini Cucumbers2 Diced for Tzatziki sauce and 2 sliced for the gyro
1small containerGreek Non-Fat Yogurt
olive oil
Pam Spray
1/4 LemonJuiced
2Garlic ClovesMinced
Notes
Creating a yummy Gyro Sandwich isn't hard to do. An easy version of my Lamb Gyro.Ingredients:
Egg
Plain Bread Crumbs
Salt
Black Pepper
Ground Lamb
Thyme
Fresh Mint
Oregano
Ground Cumin
Rosemary
Purple Onions
Lime, Cilantro, Garlic Goat Cheese
Shredded Carrots
Big tomato
Dill (Fresh)
Stone Fire Naan Bread
Mini Cucumbers
Greek Non-Fat Yogurt
Olive Oil
Pam Spray
Garlic cloves
Lemon
Directions:
Beat the egg in a bowl.
Add the Lamb.
Add the salt, black pepper, thyme, mint, cumin, oregano, rosemary and bread crumbs. Season with the spices generously.
Mix all together. The meat mixture shouldn't be too wet. If it's too wet, add more bread crumbs.
Spray a pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Begin to form balls by hand or use a small ice cream scooper. Roll together in your hand. The meatballs should be small enough to fit in a mini naan.
Place the meatballs in the pan.
Broil the lamb meatballs at 500 degrees for 10 - 13 minutes. Depending on the size.
While the lamb meatballs are cooking. Make your Tzatziki sauce.
Cut the lemon into 4 wedges. Set aside.
Dice the cucumbers for the Tzatziki sauce. Set aside.
Slice the cucumbers for the Gyro.
Generous amount of dill chopped. Set aside.
Mince the Garlic cloves. Set aside.
Dice the tomatoes. Set aside.
Julienne cut the purple onions. Set aside.
Add the yogurt to a bowl to make the Tzatziki sauce.
Add the juice of the lemon, add the cucumbers, dill, minced garlic, salt. Mix together. Taste. Add more lemon and salt to intensify the flavor (optional).
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a little more dill. Set aside.
Remove the meatballs. Set aside.
Heat the naan in a toaster oven or on the stove. Only a few seconds.
Add Tzatziki sauce on the naan, a generous amount, Meatballs (3), cucumbers on both side, tomatoes, carrots, purple onions, a few small pieces of goat cheese and fresh dill. Drizzle additional Tzatziki sauce (optional step).