5 from 32 votes
Stuffed Lamb Pita with Tzatziki Sauce
This Stuffed Lamb Pita combines spiced lamb koftas grilled on skewers with fresh pita bread filled with hummus, tzatziki, crisp lettuce, roasted red bell peppers, and crumbled feta. The za'atar and mint-infused lamb provides savory, aromatic meat, while the creamy sauces and vegetables add cooling, fresh contrast. Chopped lamb is formed into sausage shapes and cooked under a grill, then chopped and stuffed into pita pockets, creating a hand-held meal with balanced flavors and textures.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
321 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 300 g lamb diced
- 2 tablespoon za'atar spice blend
- 1 tablespoon mint finely chopped, fresh
- 4 pita bread
- 100 g lettuce
- 4 tablespoon hummus
- 4 tablespoon tzatziki
- 80 g red bell pepper chopped, roasted
- 40 g feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water. Preheat your grill (broiler).
- Put 300 g Diced lamb into a food processor and blend until it turns into mince. Stir in 2 tablespoon Za'atar and 1 tablespoon Fresh mint and mix well.
- Form into 6 sausage shapes and then thread onto the skewers. These are your koftas.
- Put under the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes turning frequently.
- Open up 4 Pitta bread and divide 4 tablespoon Hummus and 4 tablespoon Tzatziki between them. Stuff them with 100 g Lettuce and 80 g Roasted red peppers. Once the koftas are cooked, chop them up and add to the pita with 40 g Feta.
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Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water before grilling to prevent burning.
- Shop-bought lamb mince can be used for convenience.
- Za'atar can be substituted with other spice blends like ras-el-hanout or Italian seasoning.
- Feel free to add any preferred vegetables to the pita for variation.
- Add chili flakes or sauce for extra heat if desired.
- Swap feta cheese with grilled halloumi to vary the flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1stuffed pita
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
395mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
415IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1stuffed pita | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 415IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.