Gyro-Style Smashed Pita
Gyro-Style Smashed Pita layers thin-seared spiced beef on warm, crisped pitas, then piles on a bright, herbaceous salad with feta and cool tzatziki. Each bite balances smoky paprika, garlicky richness, tangy pepperoncini, and refreshing dill and cucumber notes. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where handhelds shine.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gyro-Style Smashed Pita, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Combine the meat with the garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined.
- 3
Divide the mixture evenly into 4 portions. Press each portion onto the top of 1 pita; press and spread the meat almost to the edges.
- 4
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until hot. Place a pita meat side down in the skillet. Press the pita down with the back of a spatula so the meat stays thin as it cooks. Cook, without moving, until browned and the meat releases easily from the pan, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 more minute. Repeat with the remaining pitas.
- 5
Toss the lettuce, parsley, dill, pepperoncini, red onion, feta, lemon juice, and tzatziki together in a bowl until well combined.
- 6
Divide the salad mixture among the pitas and top evenly with the tomato slices. Fold in half and serve immediately.
- 7
Enjoy!
- Calories 375.98 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 27.06 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 36.2 g 13%
- Total Fat 13.04 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 5.83 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.52 mg High 22%
- Sodium 543.53 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 1.89 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 149.86 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 4.3 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 388.56 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 47.96 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.58 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gyro Style Smashed Pita is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Onion, and Fresh Dill. Each serving provides about 375.98 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gyro-Style Smashed Pita made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Diced Onion, Fresh Dill, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gyro-Style Smashed Pita?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 375.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gyro-Style Smashed Pita easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Gyro-Style Smashed Pita healthy?
- Gyro-Style Smashed Pita has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 375.98 calories and 27.06 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 543.53 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.83 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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