Greek Lamb Gyros Lettuce Wraps with Oregano Pan Sauce
Crisp-edged lamb gets a sticky oregano, garlic, and cinnamon sauce, then folds into cool lettuce with crunchy cucumber and parsley.
Fits AIP, Celiac, Hashimoto's and 9 more diets
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Ingredients
- 650 g ground lamb, halal
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cucumber, peeled and finely diced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- Season lamb, then press into a hot skillet and brown deeply until crisp-edged.
- Set aside kids' portions; return them to the skillet to finish cooking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Stir garlic, oregano, and cinnamon through the browned lamb until fragrant.1 min timer
- Add vinegar, water, and maple; simmer until reduced, sticky, and coating the lamb.6 min timer
- Spoon lamb into lettuce leaves and top with cucumber and parsley.
Kids’ plate: Lamb Lettuce Wraps
On the plate: Plain browned lamb with finely diced cucumber and soft lettuce leaves, served before the sauce.
Make it a game: Make a little lettuce boat for lamb and cucumber. Sail it to the table whenever you’re ready.
Set it aside at step 2, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Lamb, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, and apple cider vinegar bring Greek-style flavor without grains, dairy, legumes, or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Lamb, lettuce, and cucumber are served without soy, legumes, dairy, or grains.
- Pregnant: The lamb is freshly cooked, with no alcohol or unpasteurised ingredients.
- Toddler (1–3): Finely crumbled lamb, tiny cucumber pieces, and soft lettuce make manageable bites.
- Kid (4–12): Lamb, lettuce, and cucumber can be assembled into little wraps.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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