Lamb Pitas With Lemon-Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Pitas With Lemon-Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce:; 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Sandwiches:; 6 ounces ground lamb; 6 ounces ground sirloin; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 1 cup peeled seeded thinly sliced cucumber; 2 bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

Sauce:
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
Sandwiches:
6 ounces ground lamb
6 ounces ground sirloin
Cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
1 cup peeled seeded thinly sliced cucumber
2 bottled roasted red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 cup)

1
To prepare sauce, combine the first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to serve.
2
To prepare sandwiches, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and beef to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, and set aside. Wipe pan with a paper towel.
3
Lightly coat the pan with cooking spray; return to heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in meat mixture, thyme, ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic. Reduce heat to low; cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Fill each pita half with 1/4 cup lamb mixture, 2 tablespoons cucumbers, about 1 tablespoon roasted peppers, and about 1 tablespoon sauce.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce:, 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pitas With Lemon-Mint Sauce 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 Pitas With Lemon-Mint Sauce

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