Ground Lamb And Hummus Pita "Pizzas" Recipe

Name: Ground Lamb And Hummus Pita "Pizzas"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces ground lamb; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 (6-inch) pitas; 1/2 cup plain hummus; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

6 ounces ground lamb
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 (6-inch) pitas
1/2 cup plain hummus
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

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Preheat broiler to high.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble lamb. Remove lamb from pan. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; saute 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon); saute 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and tomato; bring to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in cooked lamb. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.
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Split each pita into 2 rounds. Place pita rounds on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute on each side or until crisp. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each round. Top each serving with about 1/3 cup lamb mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro and nuts.
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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: 6 ounces ground lamb, 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion, 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic, and more.

Yes, Ground Lamb And Hummus Pita "Pizzas" 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.

Ground Lamb And Hummus Pita "Pizzas"

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