Turkish · Lunch
Spit-Roasted Lamb Wrap (Low-Calorie)
Thinly sliced grilled lamb leg, trimmed of visible fat, seasoned with cumin, paprika and sumac, wrapped in a lavash-style flatbread with shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion and a lemony low-fat yogurt sauce. The lean cooking method and lightened sauce keep this Turkish street-food classic well under 400 calories per wrap.
$5
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
398Calories
32.1gProtein
17.2gFat
32.8gCarbs
5.7gSugar
3.9gFiber
630mgSodium
107mgChol
5.8gSat Fat
660mgPotassium
160mgCalcium
3.6mgIron
2.2mcgVitamin B12
10mgVitamin C
low-calorie
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, sumac, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until a paste forms.
2
Marinate
Toss lamb leg slices with the spice paste, salt and pepper. Cover and let sit 15 minutes at room temperature.
3
Sear
Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Grill lamb 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until edges char and meat is firm.
4
Assemble
Whisk yogurt with lemon juice and salt. Spread on flatbread, layer lettuce, tomato, onion, lamb and parsley, then fold and roll tightly.
5
Plate
Slice wrap diagonally in half and place on plate, cut sides up.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g lamb leg, trimmed of visible fat
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp sumac
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 22 small flour tortilla or flatbread, 8-inch (about 50g)
- 1/2 cup120g low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice, for the sauce
- 22 small handful lettuce (about 20g)
- 44 tomato slices
- 44 thin red onion rings
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
