Lamb With Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce in a Pita

Name: Lamb With Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce in a Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless leg of lamb; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 large clove garlic; 1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint to yield 1 tablespoon minced; 2 small Kirby cucumbers, about 6 ounces; 2 small ripe tomatoes or 15 or 20 cherry tomatoes, depending on the size; 4 ounces red onion; 2 large or 4 small whole-wheat pitas

Servings: persons

8 ounces boneless leg of lamb
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
1 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 or 2 sprigs fresh mint to yield 1 tablespoon minced
2 small Kirby cucumbers, about 6 ounces
2 small ripe tomatoes or 15 or 20 cherry tomatoes, depending on the size
4 ounces red onion
2 large or 4 small whole-wheat pitas

1
Turn on toaster oven or oven.
2
If using broiler, turn on and cover pan with aluminum foil.
3
Trim the lamb of fat, and marinate in a small bowl with a mixture of vinegar and oil until ready to cook.
4
Mince the garlic, and combine with the yogurt and lemon juice.
5
Wash, dry and mince the mint, and add to the yogurt.
6
Wash and trim the ends from the cucumbers, and slice very thinly.
7
Wash, trim and slice the tomatoes; then, slice the onion thinly.
8
Prepare stove-top grill, if using.
9
Broil or grill lamb 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until it is rare.
10
Wrap pitas in foil and heat for about 3 minutes, until they are hot and soft.
11
Slice lamb.
12
Slice pitas open.
13
If using large ones, cut in half; fill each half with sauce, lamb, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion, then serve.
14
Keep remaining pitas hot.
15
Repeat with remaining halves or whole small pitas.

274

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 ounces boneless leg of lamb, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 large clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Lamb With Vegetables and Yogurt Sauce in a Pita 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!