Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean dish featuring tender lamb, fresh vegetables, and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a healthy meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread or flatbread (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Season lamb with oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt to make the creamy sauce.
- Divide cooked quinoa or rice among bowls. Top with cooked lamb, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
- Drizzle the creamy sauce over each bowl. Serve with pita bread if desired.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of feta cheese.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lamb gyro bowl, Mediterranean recipe, quick dinner, healthy meal, creamy sauce