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Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced ½ tsp salt 1 cup plain Balkan-style yogurt 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil Wraps and Toppings:
- 6 pitas 1 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced ½ red onion, thinly sliced 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained Instructions Marinate the Lamb:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 17g | |
| Calories 41 | |
| Calories from Fat 2 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.17g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 8.41g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.21g | 0% |
| Protein 1.42g | 2% |
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