Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Left-over Lamb Gyros

Leftover lamb roast sliced thinly
5 large Pita bread
½ sweet onion chopped
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
Tzatziki, recipe follows
5T Olive oil

Warm lamb slices in sauté pan and wrap tightly in foil.
Add ½ T. olive oil to pan and lightly fry 1 piece of pita bread at a time on medium-high heat. Replenish oil as necessary. Spread Tzatziki on the oiled side of the warm pita bread, layer lamb, tomatoes, onions and more sauce on top.

Serve with lemon pilaf and greek salad.

Tzatziki (Yogurt And Cucumber Sauce):

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 medium cucumbers, peeled and grated (squeeze excess water out)
½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine with a fork. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to marry.

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