Description
A flavorful recipe for delicious Mediterranean meals featuring tender lamb and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lamb pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the lamb.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated lamb. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the lamb is cooking, prepare the rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- In serving bowls, layer the cooked rice or quinoa, followed by the cooked lamb.
- Add diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top of the lamb.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce over the bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Lamb Gyro Bowls!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite vegetables.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time; just reheat the lamb before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Lamb Gyro Bowls, Mediterranean recipe, healthy meal