Gyro's, the greatest sandwich!

Chicken or Turkey Gyro’s

Prep: 30 mins        Total Cook time:  90 mins       Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

1 lb ground Chicken/Turkey                1 TBS olive oil

1/2 Onion, diced                                      1 tsp garlic

1 tsp thyme                                              1 tsp dried marjoram

1 tsp dried rosemary                               1 tsp Greek Oregano

1-2 tsp garlic                                            1 tsp black pepper                      

1 egg, lightly beaten                                ½ cup rolled Oats

1TBS grain mustard                                 6-8 pita’s                                                    

*Chopped tomato and red onion if preferred.

*Feta is a typical topping but it is high in sodium so skip it.

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients:

1 cup plain greek yogurt       

¼ cup diced cucumber

2 cloves garlic, minced                        

2 TBS fresh dill, chopped

1 TBS lemon juice                                   

Black pepper to taste

Feta cheese optional but is a high sodium item.

Instructions:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2.     In a small mixing bowl, combine all Tzatziki sauce ingredients and refrigerate.

2.  In a medium mixing bowl, mix egg, mustard, and spices

3.  Add in the oats and set aside.

4.  Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat

5.  Combine meat and onions with oats and egg mixture. Mix thoroughly.

6.  Press the meat mixture into a medium baking dish, I prefer 7” x 11” so the meat mixture can be cut in thinner strips.

8.  Bake for 40 minutes, uncovered

until cooked through.

9. Cut into slices, place in a pita and

top with your sauce.

*Add diced tomato, raw onion