Our Clean Eating Gyros

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 16
Amazing Clean Eating Gyros You'll Love
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg , well beaten
1 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt , drained
1/3 cup nonfat sour cream
1 cucumber , peeled grated & squeezed
3 garlic cloves , pressed
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry dill weed
6 pita bread
1 tomatoes , diced
1 red onion , diced
lettuce , to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
311
Sugar
4g
Fat
12g
If you're looking for a healthier twist on a classic Greek dish, then these Clean Eating Gyros are just what you need. The combination of flavorful and juicy ground turkey with the refreshing and tangy yogurt sauce creates a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. What's more, this recipe is easy to customize to meet your dietary needs and preferences. Serve with a side of sweet potato fries or a Greek salad for a complete and well-balanced meal.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and egg until well combined.
2.Form into 6 even-sized patties and place on a preheated grill or grill pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
3.Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together drained yogurt, nonfat sour cream, grated cucumber, pressed garlic, red wine vinegar, and dry dill weed. Mix until well combined.
4.To assemble the gyros, place one patty in each pita bread. Top with diced tomatoes, diced red onion, and shredded lettuce. Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top, and serve immediately.

PROS

These Clean Eating Gyros are not only delicious but also healthy, made with lean ground turkey and a low-fat yogurt sauce.
They are easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weekday meal or weekend BBQ.

CONS

The only potential downside to this recipe is that some people may not like the taste of ground turkey, but it can be easily swapped out for ground beef or lamb if desired.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These Clean Eating Gyros are packed with protein from the lean ground turkey and Greek yogurt sauce, which helps to build and repair muscle tissue. They are also high in fiber from the fresh vegetables, which can help to improve digestion and promote satiety. Additionally, the gyro seasoning blend includes oregano, which has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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