vegetarian gyros

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

I love gyros, but wanted to make it healthier and came up w/ this. These have a very good Greek-food flavor to them.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min

Ingredients For vegetarian gyros

  • 1
    6 oz container plain, low-fat greek yogurt
  • 1/2
    cucumber, peeled, diced
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic, from a jar
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped, fresh dill
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 4
    whole wheat pita pockets
  • 1/2
    head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2
    red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 lg
    plum tomatoes, sliced
  • 1
    8 oz pkg low-fat, if you can get it, garlic and herb flavored feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make vegetarian gyros

  • 1
    In bowl, stir together, yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Cover and chill 30 mins.
  • 2
    Wrap pitas in damp paper towels. Microwave 20 seconds. Place pitas, puffed-side down onto plates.
  • 3
    Down the middle of each pita, layer lettuce, onion, tomatoe and feta cheese. Fold up sides like a taco. Spoon yogurt sauce into each "taco." Enjoy!!
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