Lamb Meatball Gyros with Yogurt and Mint Real Simple Mag

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistible Lamb Meatball Gyros with Yogurt and Mint, a flavor-packed recipe inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. Tender lamb meatballs, seasoned with earthy cumin and aromatic garlic, are baked to perfection and paired with a refreshing homemade yogurt-mint sauce. Layered on warm pita bread with crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onions, each gyro delivers a satisfying balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors. Quick and easy with just 20 minutes of prep time, these gyros are perfect for a casual dinner or an impressive meal to share. Ideal for lamb lovers and gyro enthusiasts alike, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground lamb
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 small Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Tomato, diced
• 0.25 Red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 pieces Pita bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into approximately 16 small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the yogurt-mint sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt to taste and set aside.

Step 6

Warm the pita bread by lightly brushing them with the remaining olive oil and heating them in a skillet or directly on the oven racks for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Assemble the gyros by layering a few cooked lamb meatballs, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, and red onion on each warmed pita bread.

Step 8

Drizzle generously with the yogurt-mint sauce and fold the pita to wrap the fillings.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2681.2

Total Fat 136.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.3g
Cholesterol 655.9mg	0%
Sodium 6123.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 175.5g	0%

Vitamin D 66.1IU	0%
Calcium 570.3mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 3054.0mg	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: 45.1%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 29.1%