Gyro- Oh no...

It almost happened to me today. I nearly duped myself into buying a Gyro. Those things are so darn GOOD! I had just finished killing it on weights, I'm out and about, I'm hungry.. it's all working towards getting me in the turn lane of the parking lot to the local shop.  But then... I have a thought. I wonder if I look it up really quick-what are the nutrition facts available out there?? So I went ahead and pulled in the parking lot.
Gotta give props to Myfitnesspal.com. I search for Gyro and I find several enteries-and thank GOD I did.
Here is an example of one of the labels I found:
Gyro- lamb with cucumber yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion
Calories: 415
Fat: 22g (9g saturated!!)
Carbs: 32g (no fiber-EEKK!)
Protein: 22g

I left the parking lot so quick my tires squealed.
To the house I go, I will make my own Gyro inspired...something, at home!
Here is what I came up with:

Calories: 290
Fat: 10g (3g sat)
Protein 30g
Carbs: 24 (4g fiber)

Whew!! That was a close one!

Here is what you'll need:

• 4 oz. ground turkey, chicken OR chicken breast cut into thin slices (I had ground turkey already made)
• 1/2 cup lettuce or spinach
• 1 ezekiel pita pocket
• 2 tablespoons salsa
• 1/2 beefsteak tomato (or a couple slices regular tomato), diced up
• 1 mushroom, sliced (optional)
• 1 tbsp mozzarella cheese

1. Brown your turkey or chicken if its not already made
2. stir in salsa, tomato and sliced mushroom
3. heat until warm (or use the microwave if you want)
4. stir together
5. warm up pita for 10 seconds
6. place pita on a plate and top with the meat, salsa mix
7. top with lettuce and sprinkle with cheese

You may think, this is a taco but really it tasted more like a Gyro to me. You Could make a salsa sauce with greek yogurt and salsa mixed (try it!!!) but I was in a hurry and HUNGRY.

The possibilities are endless with your toppings but the idea is the same. You could do nothing but veggies with your meat, cucumbers and whatever you like. Get creative and enjoy GUILT FREE!