Greek Lamb Wraps with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Juicy Greek-style lamb, wrapped in warm pita with fresh vegetables and a cool garlic yogurt sauce. Bold Mediterranean flavor, non-spicy, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: ~30 minutes
Serves: 3–4
Ingredients
Greek Lamb
500 g ground lamb (or thin lamb strips)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (mild)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
Wraps & Fillings
4–6 pita breads or flatbreads
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup tomato slices
½ cup cucumber slices
¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Garlic Yogurt Sauce
¾ cup Greek yogurt
1 small garlic clove, grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Lamb
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add lamb, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook 8–10 minutes, breaking up meat, until browned and juicy.
Finish with lemon juice and remove from heat.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Chill briefly for best flavor.
3️⃣ Warm the Pita
Warm pita breads in a dry pan or oven until soft and pliable.
4️⃣ Assemble the Wraps
Spread garlic yogurt sauce on pita.
Add lamb, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion.
Fold or roll tightly and serve.
Why You’ll Love These Wraps
Classic Greek herbs & lemon
Creamy, cooling garlic yogurt sauce
High protein and filling
Easy, weeknight-friendly
Tips & Variations
Extra Greek touch: Add crumbled feta or olives
Lighter: Use lettuce wraps instead of pita
Grilled version: Use lamb strips and grill for smoky flavor
Meal prep: Lamb keeps well for 3 days refrigerated
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~480 kcal
Protein: ~30 g
Carbs: ~38 g
Healthy fats: ~24 g