Lamb Pitas with Tomato, Scallions and Mint Yogurt Dressing Recipe

Name: Lamb Pitas with Tomato, Scallions and Mint Yogurt Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pita breads; 1 pound leftover roast leg of lamb; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 4 scallions, sliced thin on an angle; Salt and pepper; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 4 sprigs

Servings: persons

4 pita breads
1 pound leftover roast leg of lamb
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 scallions, sliced thin on an angle
Salt and pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 4 sprigs

1
Wrap pitas in foil and warm in a low oven.
2
Thinly slice the cooked lamb.
3
In a small skillet over moderate heat bring the chicken stock to a boil, the reduce heat to low.
4
Add the sliced lamb to reheat while keeping it moist.
5
To a second skillet over moderate heat add oil, 1 turn of the pan, diced tomatoes and scallions.
6
Heat tomatoes and onions through, 2 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper then turn off the burner.
8
Combine yogurt with cumin, coriander and mint.
9
To assemble, remove meat from warm broth with tongs and shake off excess liquid.
10
Arrange a few slices of lamb down the center of the pita.
11
Top with a few spoonfuls each of tomatoes and scallions and the yogurt dressing.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pita breads, 1 pound leftover roast leg of lamb, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pitas with Tomato, Scallions and Mint Yogurt Dressing falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lamb Pitas with Tomato, Scallions and Mint Yogurt Dressing

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