Diabetic Gyros

40 minutes Prep: 25 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

345 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	ground beef	or lamb, or both
4	each	scallions, spring or green onions
1	cup	garlic	minced
1	teaspoon	oregano
1/4	teaspoon	cumin
1/4	teaspoon	parsley leaves
1	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper	freshly ground
8	large	pita

Tzatziki sauce
1	cup	yogurt
1	tablespoon	mayonnaise
1	x	lemon	juice
2	each	scallions, spring or green onions	including green tops, finely chopped
1	each	cucumber	minced
5	cloves	garlic	peeled and minced

Directions

Mix all ingredients except pita, mixing well and kneading until mixture is stiff.

On skewer pack meat mixture about 5" long and not more than 2" in diameter.

Put as many "fingers" as possible on a skewer leaving a 1"

space in between.

Cook over hot coals 10-15 minutes, turning frequently.

Take pita and slide gyro into center.

Mix sauce well. Drizzle with sauce.

Fold over to eat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 206g

Amount per Serving

Calories 345 52% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.0g	31%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	38%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 102mg	34%
Sodium 422mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 11.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	4%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 30.0g	60%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	17%
Calcium	12%		Iron	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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