Grilled Lamb & Asparagus Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Lamb & Asparagus Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 cucumber, peeled and chopped; 1 cup yogurt, plain; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, each; ¼ cup mint, chopped fresh; 1 12 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes; 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 bunches asparagus, bottom ends trimmed (about 30-35 spears); ¼ cup mint leaf, whole (optional but recommend using); 2 tomatoes, cubed; ½ cup kalamata olive, pitted; 4 pita pockets, cut in half

Servings: persons

12 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 cup yogurt, plain
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, each
¼ cup mint, chopped fresh
1 12 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 bunches asparagus, bottom ends trimmed (about 30-35 spears)
¼ cup mint leaf, whole (optional but recommend using)
2 tomatoes, cubed
½ cup kalamata olive, pitted
4 pita pockets, cut in half

1
For the Tzatziki Sauce: Puree all ingredients in a blender until almost smooth, about 1 minute.
2
Chill until ready to assemble.
3
Pitas: Toss lamb cubes and asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl.
4
Grill over a preheated grill (a grill tray works best for the BBQ pit or grill) until asparagus is tender-crisp and lamb cubes are cooked to a medium rare.
5
Cut asparagus into 2 pieces.
6
Set aside.
7
Lightly grill both sides of the pita breads until heated through yet still soft.
8
Wrap pitas in foil for a few minutes to steam.
9
Divide sandwich ingredients evenly among the 8 pita-halves.
10
Drizzle with the Tzatziki sauce and serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 cucumber, peeled and chopped, 1 cup yogurt, plain, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 small garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Grilled Lamb & Asparagus Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Grilled Lamb & Asparagus Pitas With Tzatziki Sauce

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