Lamb Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Lamb Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 None fresh large red chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted; 3 oz baby spinach leaves; 4 None pita breads, split to make pockets; 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup yogurt; 3 tbsp chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 None fresh large red chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
3 oz baby spinach leaves
4 None pita breads, split to make pockets
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/3 cup yogurt
3 tbsp chopped cilantro

1
Heat half the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the lamb, stirring to break up lumps, for 4-5 mins or until browned. Transfer to a bowl.
2
Add the remaining oil to the pan. Cook and stir the onion and garlic for 3-4 mins or until the onion softens. Add the chili pepper and spices and cook for 1 min more or until fragrant. Return the lamb to the pan with the pine nuts and spinach. Stir for 1-2 mins.
3
Fill the pita pockets with lamb mixture. Combine the cucumber, yogurt and 2 tbsp of cilantro in a small bowl. Top the pockets with yogurt mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil, 1 lb ground lamb, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pita Pockets falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lamb Pita Pockets

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