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Lamb Gyro Bowls with Cucumber Salad

35 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$21.00680 cal · 34g protein

Ingredients

  • ground lamb1¼ lb
  • garlic3 cloves
  • dried oregano2 tsp
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • plain Greek yogurt1 cup
  • cucumber2 count
  • cherry tomatoes1 cup
  • red onion½ count
  • lemon1 count
  • basmati rice1½ cups
  • crumbled feta cheese½ cup
  • olive oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start the rice according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Cook the lamb in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles, 7-8 minutes until browned and a little crispy. Drain, then stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, oregano, cumin, and salt for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    For the salad, chop 1.5 cucumbers, halve the tomatoes, and thinly slice the onion; toss with olive oil, half the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Grate the remaining half cucumber and stir it into the yogurt with the last garlic clove and remaining lemon juice for a quick tzatziki.

  5. 5

    Build bowls with rice, lamb, cucumber salad, tzatziki, and feta.

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