Tuna Souvlaki Gyro with Beet Tahini and Parsley Salad Recipe

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Tuna Souvlaki Gyro with Beet Tahini and Parsley Salad
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets on sheet of foil. Drizzle beets with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and seal foil tightly. Roast beets until tender, about 50 minutes. Cool and peel beets. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Cut beets into 1/4-inch cubes. Whisk yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, and 2 tablespoons water in medium bowl. Add beets and fold to coat. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  3. Place cucumber, parsley, green onions, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice in medium bowl; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat). Divide tuna cubes among 6 metal skewers. Brush tuna with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then oregano. Grill tuna until charred on all sides but still pink in centers, about 1 minute per side. Grill pita breads until warmed and charred, about 1 minute per side.
  5. Place 1 pita bread on each of 6 plates. Spoon parsley salad atop pita. Place 1 tuna skewer atop each. Spoon beet tahini over. Garnish with onion rings and lemon wedges and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 415.09 Kcal (1738 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.51g 15%
Cholesterol 58.3mg 19%
Sodium 410.3mg 17%
Potassium 296.86mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.23g 14%
Sugars 5.48g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.27g 13%
Protein 39.43g 79%
Vitamin C 12.7mg 21%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 85.9mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.39 Kcal (575 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.15g 15%
Cholesterol 19.3mg 19%
Sodium 135.81mg 17%
Potassium 98.26mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.31g 14%
Sugars 1.81g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 13%
Protein 13.05g 79%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 21%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 28.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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