Greek Gyros

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30-60 minutes

ingredients

1/2 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 pound lean ground lamb
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup cucumber, seeded & diced
1/4 cup nonfat yogurt, drained
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
2 pita bread rounds
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup tomato, diced

directions

Spray skillet with non-stick spray and add onion and garlic. Cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly. Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 patties. Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness.

Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix. Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket. Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.

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nutrition data

542 calories, 28 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, 27 grams protein per serving.

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