Lamb Pita with Pickled Squash Recipe

Name: Lamb Pita with Pickled Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Lamb; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Divided; 1 whole Yellow Squash, Cut Into Matchsticks; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 2 whole Large Pitas, Halved; 4 whole Large Lettuce Leaves, For Serving; 4 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Lamb
1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Cumin
1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Divided
1 whole Yellow Squash, Cut Into Matchsticks
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 whole Large Pitas, Halved
4 whole Large Lettuce Leaves, For Serving
4 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese

1
In a bowl, mix lamb with cumin, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
2
Form into 8 small patties and set aside.
3
In a separate bowl, combine squash, vinegar, oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Stir, and let sit to marinate while you cook the lamb.
5
Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
6
When skillet is very hot, add lamb patties (do this in two batches if you need to) and cook without touching for 3 minutes.
7
Flip and cook another 34 minutes until well-browned on both sides.
8
When lamb is cooked, drain squash through a strainer.
9
Assemble pitas with lettuce, 2 lamb patties, some of the squash, and crumbled feta.
10
Eat immediately.
11
Enjoy!

503

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Lamb, 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Divided, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pita with Pickled Squash 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.

Lamb Pita with Pickled Squash

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