lamb pitas with yogurt sauce

Seattle, WA
Updated on Aug 16, 2016

Great for lunch.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • - salt, to taste
  • PITAS
  • 6 ounces ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • pinch crushed red pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 - 6-inch pita breads, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber (peeled and seeded)
  • 8 - cherry tomatoes, halved

How To Make lamb pitas with yogurt sauce

  • Step 1
    To prepare sauce, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Step 2
    To prepare pitas, heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and cook 5 minutes, or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, remove to plate and set aside.
  • Step 3
    Lightly coat same pan with nonstick cooking spray and add onion. Saute 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Step 4
    Stir in cooked lamb, oregano, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper and garlic. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
  • Step 5
    Open pita halves and divide meat mixture evenly among the 4 halves. Add cucumber slices and tomato halves evenly. Top each with some of the sauce and serve.

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Ingredient: Lamb
Culture: Greek
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Stove Top

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