Jul 14 2026
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Value Meal Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Athens
Time1h
Serves4

Choose one of the following: Gyros, chicken gyros, falafel, vegetarian gyros and hummus gyros with choice of 1 side. Fountain drink included.

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Ingredients

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Gyros

Falafel

Vegetarian Gyros

Hummus Gyros

Side Dish

Fountain Drink

Method

Gyros Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    If using lamb or chicken, cut it into strips. Marinate in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Cook the Meat

    Grill or pan-fry the marinated meat over medium-high heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion thinly.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Gyros

    Warm pita bread and fill it with cooked meat, sliced vegetables, and a generous dollop of Greek yogurt.

Falafel Preparation

  1. 5

    Soak the Chickpeas

    Soak the dried chickpeas in water overnight to soften.

  2. 6

    Make the Falafel Mixture

    In a food processor, blend soaked chickpeas with garlic, cilantro, parsley, cumin, coriander, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until a coarse mixture forms.

  3. 7

    Form the Falafel Balls

    Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

  4. 8

    Fry the Falafel

    Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the falafel until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 9

    Serve with Pita

    Serve hot falafel in pita bread with salad and sauces of choice.

Vegetarian Gyros Preparation

  1. 10

    Grill the Vegetables

    Slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill until tender.

  2. 11

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice cucumber, tomato, and red onion thinly.

  3. 12

    Assemble the Vegetarian Gyros

    Warm pita bread and fill it with grilled vegetables, sliced fresh vegetables, and a dollop of Greek yogurt.

Hummus Gyros Preparation

  1. 13

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Slice cucumber, tomato, and red onion thinly.

  2. 14

    Assemble the Hummus Gyros

    Spread hummus on warmed pita bread and top with sliced vegetables.

Side Dish Preparation

  1. 15

    Prepare the French Fries

    Fry or bake French fries according to package instructions until crispy.

  2. 16

    Prepare the Salad

    Toss mixed greens with your choice of dressing.

Fountain Drink Preparation

  1. 17

    Serve the Drink

    Pour the soda into a glass and serve chilled.

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