Smashed Gyros

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat and ground beef is often less expensive.

tzatziki sauce

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Yogurt provides a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lighter and cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

Prepare tzatziki sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with a generous pinch of fresh dill, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and the grated zucchini after removing moisture using cheesecloth.

Add juice from 1/4 lemon to the tzatziki mixture and stir until creamy.

In a bowl, combine ground lamb with fresh dill and spices (cumin, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cardamom, cinnamon, smoked paprika) and mix well.

Form the meat mixture into small balls, about 2 inches in diameter.

Slice zucchini, onion, and tomato for toppings.

Heat oil on a flat top grill and press the lamb balls down to form patties, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through.

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