Gyros are one of those novelty foods that I have really, really missed since going Paleo. I can still remember fondly all of the late nights at my favorite local gyro place. I really hadn’t even considered gyros as a possibility for me until I recently discovered this incredibly simple recipe for crepes/pitas/tortillas. I had tried Paleo baking so many times, and it was starting to seem impossible to enjoy any type of “carb”-like foods. Until now.
So once I finally figured out how to create a worthwhile Paleo base for a gyro, I had to figure out the rest. Overall, this recipe is a bit involved because it has 3 parts; the wrap, the meat and the tzatziki sauce. But, each part is pretty simple and if you can spare a little time, these are totally worth it! I like to serve these with a side of homemade sweet potato fries for the full experience. I hope you love them!
Paleo Gyro w/ Tzatziki Sauce.
The Meat.
Ingredients:
1 Lb Organic Ground Lamb
1 Small-Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
2 Tbsp Fresh Rosemary, Finely Chopped
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper (if tolerated(
Instructions:
1. Brown meat, onion and garlic in skillet over medium heat.
2. Drain excess fat.
3. Add herbs and seasons.
4. Serve!
**If you prefer to make a loaf and bake, place raw mixture into oven and bake on 325 for 60-75 minutes.
The Tzatziki Sauce.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Shredded Cucumber
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk (Organic, Full Fat and Chilled in Refrigerator for 24 hours)
2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Fresh Dill, Finely Chopped
Sea Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste (if tolerated)
Instructions:
1. Peel, seed and shred cucumber until you have roughly 1 cup.
2. Open chilled coconut milk and scoop out thick cream on top, it should be roughly 1/2 cup. (Keep remaining liquid to add later if sauce is too thick for your liking. Or pour remaining liquid into a mason jar for later use if you want.)
3. Combine all ingredients in medium-sized bowl and mix well until thoroughly combined.
4. Chill until ready to serve.
The Wrap.
I use this amazing Paleo Wrap Recipe for the wraps. Make sure to use 1/2 the mixture to make them a little thicker than a tortilla. They are a little spungier than a pita, but very light and delicious!
**If you’re AIP and have tolerance issues with Arrowroot, you’re gonna want to use a different wrap than what I used. I recommend Paleo Wraps Gluten Free Coconut Wraps.
