When you are craving a hearty meal with a Mediterranean flair, this easy Gyro Bowl is perfect. We combine tender, spice-infused lamb, salty feta, and juicy tomatoes on top of a bed of quinoa and top it off with Tzatziki sauce for a wholesome meal that is as delicious as it is nutritious.
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. It comes together in a flash and is meal prep friendly.
Ingredients
- Ground Lamb: If lamb isn’t your thing or is hard to find, ground beef or turkey are great substitutes that still keep the dish hearty and delicious.
- Ground Cumin, Oregano, Crushed Red Pepper Flaked, & Dried Rosemary: These herbs and spices infuse our bowl with Mediterranean vibes. Coriander and black pepper are also great. If you happen to have a premade Mediterranean blend, that can be used as an alternative.
- Lemon Juice: Brings brightness and acidity, balancing out the rich flavors. Fresh lemon juice is best.
- Cooked Quinoa: A nutritious base that makes this bowl filling and satisfying. Couscous or rice are excellent alternatives if quinoa isn’t your cup of tea. Low carb? Cauliflower rice works beautifully here.
- Red Onion: Shallots can be a milder option if red onions are too potent for your taste.
- Tomato: Cherry tomatoes can be a fun and sweet swap if regular tomatoes aren’t handy.
- Cucumber: Its cool crispness contrasts wonderfully with the spiced meat. Feel free to play with the veggies.
- Feta Cheese: Its creamy saltiness is irreplaceable, but if you need an alternative, crumbled goat cheese can also marry well with the other flavors.
- Fresh Herbes: Parsley freshens up the dish and adds a pop of color. Fresh dill is a fabulous alternative if you have it on hand.
Tips and Tricks
- Get Creative with Quinoa: I like to toast my quinoa in a little olive oil and garlic before cooking. It helps to elevate the flavors of this gyro bowl recipe.
- The More Toppings, The Merrier: Set up a topping station and let everyone build their own bowl. My family loves adding their personal touch, whether it’s extra feta or heaps of cucumbers.
- Mix it Up: Craving chicken gyro bowls? Use the same seasoning blend for chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs. Chicken or turkey meatballs also work well here. When I have them on hand, I also like to serve these bowls with pita bread and kalamata olives.
- Don’t Skip the Tzatziki: This creamy, garlicky sauce is the soul of any Gyro Bowl. Homemade tzatziki is surprisingly simple to whip up and makes all the difference.
- Leftovers Are Your Friend: They make fantastic lunches the next day, and the flavors only get better overnight. My lunchbox has never been happier!
More Bowl Recipes
- Mediterranean Bowl: This vibrant vegetarian bowl is one of my favorite ways to fuel my day.
- Quinoa Oats Breakfast Bowl: Start your day on a high note with this nutritious powerhouse that’s like a warm hug in a bowl.
- Quinoa Protein Power Bowl: After a long day or a tough workout, refuel with this robust bowl that's packed with all the good stuff!
- Quinoa Taco Salad Bowl: Turn your next Taco Tuesday into a fiesta with this lighter take on a classic favorite.
Gyro Bowl with Quinoa
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
- Tzatiki Sauce for topping
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.
- Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with lamb, red onion, tomato, cucumber and feta. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley.
Shannon Graham
Now THIS is my kind of dinner (or lunch).