Lamb Pizzettes Recipe

Name: Lamb Pizzettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves; 1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt; Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large egg; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons chile oil, plus more for drizzling; 30 mini 2-inch pitas, separated into 2 rounds each; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chile oil, plus more for drizzling
30 mini 2-inch pitas, separated into 2 rounds each
1 pound ground lamb
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat the oven to 425.
2
Brush 2 large baking sheets with olive oil.
3
Arrange the pitas cut side up on the baking sheets and brush with olive oil.
4
Bake in the upper and lower thirds of the oven, shifting the sheets, for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly toasted and crisp.
5
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the mint with the scallions, cumin, cinnamon, pine nuts, egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
6
Add the lamb and knead until evenly combined.
7
Spread each pita with a slightly rounded teaspoon of the meat mixture and bake for about 8 minutes, shifting the baking sheets, until the lamb is cooked through.
8
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of chile oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons of mint and season with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon small dollops of the yogurt onto the pizzettes and garnish with a drop of chile oil.
10
Serve right away.

479

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves, 1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Lamb Pizzettes 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.

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Lamb Pizzettes

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