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traditional-gyros-recipe

Traditional Gyros Recipe

A classic Greek dish featuring seasoned meat, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce wrapped in warm pita bread.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Meat and Marinade

  • 500 g Pork shoulder, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 unit Cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 pinch Salt

To Serve

  • 4 units Pita bread
  • 1 unit Tomato, sliced
  • 1 unit Red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup Lettuce, shredded

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pork, garlic, olive oil, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, olive oil, and salt to make tzatziki sauce.
  4. Warm pita bread in a skillet or oven.
  5. Assemble gyros by placing cooked pork on pita bread, adding tomato, red onion, lettuce, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce. Roll up and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Greek, Gyros, Traditional
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