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Pita Bowl

Bright and fresh Pita Bowl using ground American lamb , loaded with flavors of the Mediterranean is a MUST try! The Pita bowl involves minimal cooking, complete versatility with ingredients and offers a quick healthy nutritious dinner that’s so TASTY! These are my favorite way to make Mediterranean bowls!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 771 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Lamb:
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 pounds ground American lamb
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs mix of oregano, parsley and thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes optional
Pita Bowls:
  • 3 Pita breads either thin style or thick separated into two halves
  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and seasoned with salt garlic powder and olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 cup cucumbers cubed
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 cup olives mixed green and kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese cubed
  • Fresh mint and dill leaves
Sauces:
  • Tahini sauce https://www.twopurplefigs.com/perfect-tahini-sauce/
  • Yogurt sauce https://www.twopurplefigs.com/lamb-stew-ali-nazik/
  • hot sauce https://www.twopurplefigs.com/hot-pepper-sauce/

Notes

  • Use American Lamb for tastiest and freshest lamb you can get!
  • This recipe is great to make using leftover lamb too! Think of a leftover roast you have and shred the lamb meat to use in these bowls.
  • Chose the type pf pita bread depending on the shell you want, but make sure to load your toppings carefully if the shell is baked/fried.
  • A pasta bowl is the perfect size bowl in general as it’s not too deep nor too shallow.
  • Always flavor the base with sauce before loading on the toppings—I used Tahini sauce.
  • Use your favorite toppings and don’t feel like you need to stick to these only.
  • Pita bowls are best to serve right after assembling, however you can easily prepare each ingredient in advance. Assemble only before serving.
  • Enjoy!
  • Use American Lamb for tastiest and freshest lamb you can get!
  • This recipe is great to make using leftover lamb too! Think of a leftover roast you have and shred the lamb meat to use in these bowls.
  • Chose the type pf pita bread depending on the shell you want, but make sure to load your toppings carefully if the shell is baked/fried.
  • A pasta bowl is the perfect size bowl in general as it’s not too deep nor too shallow.
  • Always flavor the base with sauce before loading on the toppings—I used Tahini sauce.
  • Use your favorite toppings and don’t feel like you need to stick to these only.
  • Pita bowls are best to serve right after assembling, however you can easily prepare each ingredient in advance. Assemble only before serving.
  • Enjoy!