
Spiced Lamb Pitas with Feta Mint Sauce
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
American, International

Spiced Lamb Pitas with Feta Mint Sauce
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Ingredients
For the spiced lamb
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup white onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped plus more for garnish
Feta Mint Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh mint
- 2 ounces feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the pitas
- 4 pitas
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 tomatoe diced
Instructions
Make the Feta Mint Sauce
- Add the yogurt, feta, mint and lemon juice to a small food processor or blender, pulse until smooth.
Make the Spiced Ground Lamb
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add onions and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes, until starting to soften but not brown.
- Add ground lamb. Brown lamb until cooked through.
- Add paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes, ginger, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined, cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in fresh herbs.
Assemble the pitas
- To one pita, add spiced lamb, cucumbers and tomatoes, drizzle with feta mint sauce. Garnish with more fresh herbs if desired.
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Notes
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Store leftover ground lamb in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
585kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
986mg
(41%)
Potassium
573mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1214IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
210mg
(21%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
Protein | 30g | 60% |
Fat | 34g | 52% |
Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
Sodium | 986mg | 41% |
Potassium | 573mg | 12% |
Fiber | 3g | 12% |
Sugar | 2g | 4% |
Vitamin A | 1214IU | 24% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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