Description
Craving something bold, fresh, and comforting? These *Lamb Gyro Bowls with Dreamy Creamy Sauce* are exactly what you need. Packed with Mediterranean flavor, they combine juicy spiced lamb, fluffy white rice, crisp veggies, tangy feta, and a refreshing yogurt-herb sauce. This easy dinner idea is perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or a no-fuss healthy snack. From casual weeknights to impressive dinner ideas for guests, this dish has you covered. It’s a full-flavored, easy recipe that hits all the right notes: protein-packed, vibrant, and totally customizable.
Ingredients
1 lb ground lamb
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Juice of half a lemon
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water or broth
Pinch of salt
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, finely grated or minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add rice, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, parsley, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge while the rest cooks.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Add ground lamb, brown it thoroughly. Season with cumin, oregano, cinnamon, paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. Assemble bowls: start with rice, top with lamb, then tomatoes, red onions, and feta. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
5. Serve immediately, or store each component separately for easy meal prep.
Notes
For the best sauce, use full-fat Greek yogurt and let it chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Want to lower carbs? Use cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
Fresh toppings like red onion and cherry tomatoes are best added just before eating to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet and Stove-Top
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg