Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe
Spiced Ground Lamb Pita Recipe take your favorite Mediterranean inspired ingredients and pairs them up with ground lamb
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb cooked and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 red onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper {optional}
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup english cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- Pita bread or flatbread
- 1 cup tzatziki store-bought or homemade
- Feta cheese for garnish
- Pine nuts {optional}
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat the olive oil {or ghee} over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is translucent. Add the ground lamb and turn to medium heat.
- Use a wooden spoon to break apart the ground lamb and let it begin to cook.
- Add the paprika, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, clove and cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to the lamb and continue to cook until the lamb is cooked through and no pink is left. Remove from the stove and drain excess fat.
- On a large cutting board lay out your pita bread or flatbread.
- Spread an even layer of tzatziki on each pita. Layer on the lamb, feta cheese and top with the Greek topping. You also can add pine nuts {optional}. Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1532IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 3mg