Gyro Lettuce Cups
This is actually my second Gyro dish entry. The first is from last year, but the lamb is a boneless leg, cooked in the instant pot. I like this version because it’s quick, and not a huge investment of time or expense if you’ve never had lamb and just want to give it a try.
Lamb is one of my favorite proteins, and the animals are raised humanely, grass-fed in fields with farmers who care about their well-being . If you’ve never tried lamb, this is a great way to give it a go.
On February 1, 2021, I presented this recipe live on the IINspired Series of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition Instagram account. This is the video replay.
Gyro Lettuce Cups
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Paleo Powder All Purpose seasoning, or your favorite blend of Mediterranean or Greek seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- Bibb, Boston or Romaine Lettuce leaves
- Tomatoes, diced or grape tomatoes, halved
- Quick Pickled Red Onions (click for recipe)
- Tzatziki with Greek Almond Milk Yogurt , for topping (click for recipe)
Method
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet large enough to accommodate the meat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the meat and cook until browned through, breaking up into small pieces, so it has a fine texture.
- Pour off the rendered fat, reserving about a tablespoon in the pan.
- Add the seasoning, reduce the heat and simmer until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Layer two or three lettuce leaves per person, depending on thickness of leaves. Spoon the meat into lettuce cups. Top with fresh tomatoes, pickled onions and tzatziki.
Calories
293.35Fat (grams)
18.24Sat. Fat (grams)
6.63Carbs (grams)
12.07Fiber (grams)
1.50Net carbs
10.57Sugar (grams)
5.13Protein (grams)
20.00Sodium (milligrams)
901.92Cholesterol (grams)
73.72Nutrition Disclaimer: Nutrition is intended for informational purposes only. Any nutritional information on livingdelishandnutrish.com should only be used as a general guideline and is provided as a courtesy, there is no guarantee that it is completely accurate.
