lamb pitas

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San Antonio, TX
Updated on Sep 24, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    In a large plastic zipper bag, combine vinegar, pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder garlic powder, thyme, spearmint and marjoram. Shake the bag to mix well.
  • Step 2
    Place the lamb cutlets in the bag.
  • Step 3
    Marinate for 5 minutes, turning over once.
  • Step 4
    Remove the cutlets from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Step 5
    Sprinkle the cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  • Step 6
    Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Step 7
    Add the oil and butter. Stir to mix as the butter melts.
  • Step 8
    Place the cutlets in the skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until they are the desired doneness. Let stands 2 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Cut the lamb across the grain into thin strips.
  • Step 10
    Return the skillet to the heat.
  • Step 11
    Add the lemon juice, spinach and minced garlic. Saute for one minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with remaining salt.
  • Step 12
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture into each pita half.
  • Step 13
    Place 1 tablespoon onion, 3 cucumber slices, and 1 1/2 ounces lamb in each pita half.
  • Step 14
    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cheese into each pita half.
  • Step 15
    Serve immediately.

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Ingredient: Lamb
Culture: Greek
Method: Stove Top

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