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Home » Quinoa Recipes » Gluten Free Quinoa Recipes » Gyro Quinoa Bowl

Gyro Quinoa Bowl

Published: Nov 14, 2014 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Nov 28, 2018 · 334 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This robust Gyro Quinoa Bowl is a satisfying meal that is a perfect way to mix up your weeknight meal plan.  With warm lamb, salty feta and a deliciously creamy Tzatziki Sauce, this is a healthy quinoa bowl that your family will ask for time and again.Gyro Quinoa Bowl - WendyPolisi.com
There are few things that I love more than a gyro.

On more than one occasion, I've been seduced off the gluten free bandwagon by a gyro.

Gyro Quinoa Bowl
I know, I know. It is a terrible thing to do to myself. More often than not, I pay for it for days.
Gyro Quinoa Bowl

This dish was a huge hit at our house. In fact, I've already got it on the menu for next week. Who knew?

Gyro Quinoa Bowl

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Gyro Quinoa Bowl

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5 from 1 vote

Gyro Quinoa Bowl

This robust Gyro Quinoa Bowl is a satisfying meal that is a perfect way to mix up your weeknight meal plan.  With warm lamb, salty feta and a deliciously creamy Tzatziki Sauce, this is a healthy quinoa bowl that your family will ask for time and again.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Quinoa
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 4 ounces feta crumbled
  • ¼ cup parsley chopped

Tzatziki Sauce

  • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill chopped
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat. Spray well with cooking spray and add ground lamb, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes and rosemary. 
  • Crumble and cook until brown, stirring often. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Meanwhile, make tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic, vinegar and salt.
  • Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with lamb, red onion, tomato, cucumber and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 13.1mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3.8mg

 

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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Shannon Graham

    January 16, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    5 stars
    Now THIS is my kind of dinner (or lunch).

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