LAMB PITAS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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Great for lunch.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare sauce, combine sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • 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.
  • 3. Lightly coat same pan with nonstick cooking spray and add onion. Saute 3 minutes or until softened.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Krystal Cabanting
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These lamb pitas are a great way to use up leftover lamb. They're also a great meal for a crowd. I love to serve them with a side of tzatziki sauce.


Abu Kurkura
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I love the flavor combination of the lamb and the yogurt sauce. The pitas are the perfect vessel for all of these flavors. I highly recommend this recipe!


Meena Meeno Queen
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These lamb pitas are so easy to make, and they're absolutely delicious. The yogurt sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again!


Makgolo Shabangu
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


U Hla Tin
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These lamb pitas are a great meal for a crowd. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold. I love to serve them with a side of tzatziki sauce.


Khan Bava
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb. The pitas are also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Alexya Perez
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The lamb is tender and juicy, and the yogurt sauce is tangy and refreshing. The pitas are the perfect vessel for all of these flavors.


Ashley Blanton
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These lamb pitas are so flavorful and juicy. The yogurt sauce is the perfect complement, and it helps to keep the lamb from drying out. I highly recommend this recipe!


Susana Frimpongmaa
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I made these lamb pitas for a potluck, and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Rajpoot Rehman
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These lamb pitas were the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. They were quick and easy to make, and they were absolutely delicious. My family loved them!


Ahomed bin Rakib farsi
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I loved how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with no problem. The results were amazing!


Nashon Omosh
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was a great way to balance the flavors.


SDB entertainment
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These lamb pitas were a huge hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredible, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again.