Greek Lamb Gyros with Cucumber and Lettuce
Juicy oregano-scented lamb, crisp cucumber and cool herbs tuck into warm cassava tortillas for an easy, hands-on gyro night.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 12 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g ground lamb
- 8 gluten-free cassava tortillas
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, thinly shredded
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable; keep covered.1 min timer
- Brown lamb in olive oil, breaking it into fine crumbles.8 min timer
- Stir in oregano and water; simmer until fragrant and tender.3 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share, then fold in garlic-infused oil and parsley.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Fill tortillas with lamb, cucumber, lettuce, and dill; serve promptly.
Kids’ plate: Lamb gyro wraps
On the plate: Lamb crumbles in a warm cassava tortilla with cucumber and lettuce, without the herb finish.
Make it a game: Build a little gyro wrap, then make a crunchy cucumber-and-lettuce garden inside. Add each filling at your own pace.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Gluten-free cassava tortillas, lamb, cucumber and herbs; no soy or seaweed.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free cassava tortillas keep wheat, barley and rye out of the meal.
- Low-histamine: Freshly cooked lamb with fresh cucumber and herbs; no citrus, vinegar, tomato or aged cheese.
- Kid (4–12): Mild lamb and familiar cucumber and lettuce make easy, build-your-own wraps.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft lamb crumbles, finely diced cucumber and shredded lettuce go into a small wrap.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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