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Friday, August 31 2012

Here's a quick and easy vegetarian version of the popular Greek sandwich. Slices of lettuce, onion, tomato and cheese are flavored with the traditional flavors of cucumber, garlic, and dill.

Recipe from

Servings: 4 servings

ingredients

1 container (6 ounces) plain, low-fat yogurt, liquid drained (if any)
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Pinch salt and pepper
4 whole-wheat pitas
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, sliced
1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large plum tomatoes (about 1/2 pound), sliced
1 package (8 ounces) garlic-and-herb flavored feta cheese, crumbled

directions

To make sauce: Stir together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

Assemble gyros: Wrap pitas in damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds. Place puffed-side down on plates. Down the middle of each, evenly layer lettuce, sauce, onion, tomato slices and feta. Fold up both sides like a taco.

nutrition information

Per serving: Calories 393, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 1111 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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