This lamb pita is surprising well balanced in flavor and super enjoyable to eat. All the flavors blend together and compliment each other so well, not one flavor is over powering. The pita you buy will make or break this dish though. I only use Alexis Pita Flatbread – Wheat. I have tried others, and they were a let down. The lamb can be substituted for your choice of protein. Enjoy!
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 Pita
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped fine
- 3 – 8 inch pitas
- 1 small onion, chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 2 garlic cloves – minced
- 8 ounces ground lamb
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I recommend Oikos Plain)
- salt & pepper
- Optional additional toppings:
- Tomatoes, lettuce, feta, red onions, olives, etc!
Directions:
- combine cucumber and 1/8 teaspoon salt together in colander and let drain for 30+ minutes.
- Tear half of a pita into 1 inch pieces, yielding about 1/2 cup. Process pita pieces, onion, 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, half of dill (or mint), half of garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in food processor until a smooth paste is formed, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to large bowl and combine with ground lamb. Form lamp into a two large patties (or several small ones).
- Heat oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties to skillet, cook until well browned (3 to 4 minutes), flip and reduce heat to medium and cook until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt, drained cucumber, remaining lemon juice, remaining dill (or mint) and remaining garlic in bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve: Drizzle sauce over pita, add half of lamb patties and any additional toppings as desired and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Per serving: Calories: 313; Total Fat: 20g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 84mg; Total Carbohydrates: 7g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 3g; Protein: 28g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 529mg; Vitamin A: 5%; Vitamin C: 5%; Calcium: 22%; Iron: 3%
*Nutrition information does not include pita due to the wide variety of options available.
Adopted from: The Editors at America’s Test Kitchen. “Greek-Style Lamb Pita Sandwiches.” Recipe. The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook. Boston: American Test Kitchen, 2014. 91-92. Print.
