Greek Pitas With Minted Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Name: Greek Pitas With Minted Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup chopped cucumber; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3/4 pound lean ground lamb; 1/2 teaspoon salt-free Greek seasoning blend (such as Cavender's); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese; 2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, cut in half; 1 cup fresh baby spinach; 1 cup chopped tomato

Servings: persons

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3/4 pound lean ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt-free Greek seasoning blend (such as Cavender's)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking spray
1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas, cut in half
1 cup fresh baby spinach
1 cup chopped tomato

1
Combine first 3 ingredients, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 teaspoon mint, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover; chill until ready to use.
2
Combine lamb, remaining 2 teaspoons mint, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and next 3 ingredients.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add lamb mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons onion; cook 7 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in feta; cook 1 minute or until cheese begins to melt.
4
Line each pita half with 1/4 cup spinach and 3 tablespoons cucumber sauce; fill with about 1/2 cup lamb mixture and 1/4 cup tomato.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped cucumber, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided, and more.

Yes, Greek Pitas With Minted Cucumber Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Pitas With Minted Cucumber Sauce

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