GYRO-STYLE LAMB

Gyro-Style Lamb image

Provided by ellie3763

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cucumber, halved, seeded and grated
8 cups cooked quinoa
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together lamb, half of the oregano, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add half of the lamb and cook, tossing constantly, until cooked through and liquid is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat process with remaining oil and lamb.
In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange quinoa on a platter or individual serving plates. Spoon lamb over quinoa, top with peppers, cucumber-yogurt sauce and remaining oregano and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.9, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 78.9, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 30.9