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Veg Gyro - Greek Style



July 18, 2009, Saturday dinner


WHAT:
  • flat Pita Bread (not the pocketed one)
  • red onions
  • tomatoes
  • green bell pepper
  • cucumber
  • lemon juice,
  • salt, pepper
  • olive oil
  • tzatziki (homemade or readymade)
  • sweet potato fries /or regular fries (used frozen ones from Trader joe's)
  • red chili powder 
  • hot sauce
HOW:
  • Cut vegetables in long pieces and marinate them in some lemon juice, sall and pepper and olive oil for 2-3 hours
  • warm pita bread on both sides..you can use some olive oil
  • spread tzatziki on warm bread 
  • add some hot sauce
  • add some vegetables on top 
  • add some sweet potato fries 
  • roll the pita bread
  • add more tzatziki from top and sprinkle some red chili powder
  • enjoy!
How to make tzatziki:
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt, white pepper
  • 1 cup green yougurt (strained)
  • 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, drained and shredded
  • dill (optional)
  • Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix until well combined. Using a whisk, blend the yogurt . Add the olive oil mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix well. Finally, add the cucumber and chopped fresh dill. Chill for at least two hours before serving.

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