Special Diets

New York Gyro

• From: American Lamb Board

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp ground thyme

• 1/4 tsp ground sage

• 1/4 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp pepper

• 2 lb. lamb boneless leg, rolled and tied

• 4 whole wheat pita bread rounds, split

• 2 tomatoes, sliced

• 2 cups spinach leaves

• Yogurt Topping1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

• 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped

• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped

• 1/4 cup seeded tomato, chopped

• 2 Tbs fresh oregano leaves

• 1 Tbs fresh mint, chopped

• 1/4 tsp ground cumin

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

A New World version of a classic Old World pita sandwich.

Directions

• Combine salt, thyme, sage, paprika, and pepper. Rub spice mixture into roast.
• Place roast on rack in roasting pan.
• Roast in 325ºF oven for 1 hour or to desired degree of doneness: 145ºF for medium-rare,160ºF for medium or 170ºF for well. Remove from oven; cover with foil and let stand for 10 minutes. Internal temperature will rise approximately 10 degrees.
• Line pita pockets with spinach leaves and tomato slices.
• Thinly slice lamb and fill pitas.
• Dollop generously with yogurt topping.
• Yogurt ToppingIn bowl combine all ingredients.
• Cover and chill until serving time.
• If desired, topping may be prepared for 6 to 8 hours ahead and chilled until serving time.