lamb pitas
I like to serve these for lunch with hummus and fresh veggies such as broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes and black olives.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound lamb cutlets, trimmed
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 - 6-inch pitas, cut in half
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 24 slices cucumber
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried spearmint
- 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
How To Make lamb pitas
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Step 1In a large plastic zipper bag, combine vinegar, pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder garlic powder, thyme, spearmint and marjoram. Shake the bag to mix well.
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Step 2Place the lamb cutlets in the bag.
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Step 3Marinate for 5 minutes, turning over once.
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Step 4Remove the cutlets from the bag and discard the marinade.
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Step 5Sprinkle the cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
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Step 6Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
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Step 7Add the oil and butter. Stir to mix as the butter melts.
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Step 8Place the cutlets in the skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until they are the desired doneness. Let stands 2 minutes.
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Step 9Cut the lamb across the grain into thin strips.
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Step 10Return the skillet to the heat.
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Step 11Add the lemon juice, spinach and minced garlic. Saute for one minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with remaining salt.
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Step 12Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture into each pita half.
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Step 13Place 1 tablespoon onion, 3 cucumber slices, and 1 1/2 ounces lamb in each pita half.
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Step 14Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cheese into each pita half.
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Step 15Serve immediately.
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