Dairy-Free Lamb Gyro

Elevate your Mediterranean-inspired meals with this flavorful Dairy-Free Lamb Gyro, a perfect blend of tender, marinated lamb and vibrant, fresh toppings. This recipe swaps traditional yogurt-based sauces for a creamy tahini drizzle, making it entirely dairy-free without sacrificing richness. Succulent strips of lamb shoulder are infused with a zesty marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, then pan-seared to golden perfection. Nestled in warm, fluffy pita bread and topped with crisp red onion, juicy tomato, refreshing cucumber, and fresh parsley, this gyro is a healthy, satisfying delight. Easy to prep in just 20 minutes and ready in under an hour, it's an ideal meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. For a truly irresistible experience, serve your gyro warm, wrapped in parchment for a street-food-style touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lamb shoulder
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 units Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 units Pita bread
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Cut the lamb shoulder into thin strips and add it to the marinade, making sure all pieces are coated well. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 5

While the lamb is marinating, slice the red onion, tomato, and cucumber into thin strips.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, water, and lemon juice until smooth to create a creamy sauce.

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated lamb. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the lamb is fully cooked and browned on the outside.

Step 9

Warm the pita bread in the oven for about 5 minutes.

Step 10

To assemble the gyro, lay the warm pita bread flat, and place a generous amount of cooked lamb down the center.

Step 11

Top with sliced onion, tomato, cucumber, and chopped parsley.

Step 12

Drizzle the tahini sauce over the fillings.

Step 13

Fold the pita in half or wrap it securely in parchment paper to hold everything together.

Step 14

Serve immediately while warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1213.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2678.4

Total Fat 166.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.2g
Cholesterol 453.6mg	0%
Sodium 4972.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 171.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 136.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4891.4mg	0%
Iron 21447.9mg	0%
Potassium 2665.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.8%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 25.2%