Lamb in Pitas with Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb in Pitas with Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 1 1/4 small eggplant; 3 whole-wheat pitas; salad oil; 1 1/4 lb. ground lamb or beef; 2 can tomato juice; 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; salt; 1 small cucumber; 1 container plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed; 1 bunch watercress

Servings: persons

2 medium onions
1 1/4 small eggplant
3 whole-wheat pitas
salad oil
1 1/4 lb. ground lamb or beef
2 can tomato juice
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
salt
1 small cucumber
1 container plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
1 bunch watercress

1
Chop onions.
2
Dice eggplant.
3
Cut each pita in half.
4
In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 1 tablespoon hot salad oil, cook onions 5 minutes.
5
Add lamb and cook until pan juices evaporate and meat is browned.
6
Add eggplant, 1 more tablespoon salad oil and cook until eggplant is tender.
7
Stir in tomato juice, pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt; heat through.
8
Meanwhile, seed and dice cucumber.
9
In small bowl, stir cucumber, yogurt, dill weed, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
10
Place half the watercress on large platter.
11
Tuck remaining watercress into pita halves.
12
Spoon lamb mixture into pitas.
13
Arrange filled pitas and bowl of yogurt sauce on platter with watercress.
14
Spoon yogurt sauce over filling in pitas to serve.

428

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, 1 1/4 small eggplant, 3 whole-wheat pitas, salad oil, and more.

Yes, Lamb in Pitas with Yogurt Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb in Pitas with Yogurt Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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