Low Fat Lamb Shawarma

Satisfy your Middle Eastern food cravings with this flavorful and healthy Low Fat Lamb Shawarma! This recipe puts a lighter twist on the classic lamb shawarma by using lean boneless leg of lamb and a tangy, low-fat Greek yogurt marinade infused with warming spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. Perfectly grilled to achieve that charred, smoky flavor, the tender lamb is piled onto warm whole wheat pita bread and topped with juicy slices of tomato, crisp red onion, and fresh parsley for a vibrant finish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, it's an easy yet impressive dish ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve this guilt-free shawarma alongside a crisp salad or creamy hummus to complete your Mediterranean-inspired feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless leg of lamb
• 120 ml Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 15 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Lemon juice
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 Whole wheat pita breads
• 2 Sliced tomatoes
• 1 Sliced red onion
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Trim the boneless leg of lamb of any excess fat and slice it into thin strips.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 3

Add the lamb strips to the bowl, ensuring they are completely coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the lamb marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Step 4

Preheat your grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Remove the lamb from marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the lamb is cooked to your liking and nicely charred.

Step 6

Warm the whole wheat pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked lamb strips onto the pita breads. Top with sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve the lamb shawarma immediately while hot. Enjoy with a simple side salad or some hummus.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1011.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2053.2

Total Fat 88.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 414.9mg	0%
Sodium 4137.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.1g
Protein 150.3g	0%

Vitamin D 44.7IU	0%
Calcium 431.0mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 2863.4mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 33.1%