Moroccan Lamb In Pita Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb In Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb; 4 pita pockets; 1 cup torn lettuce leaf; 1/2 cup diced tomato; Seasoning Mix; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread; Sauce; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
4 pita pockets
1 cup torn lettuce leaf
1/2 cup diced tomato
Seasoning Mix
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
Sauce
3/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat.
2
Stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant; remove from heat source.
3
In a big mixing bowl, add the lamb, seasoning mix, and 3 tablespoons cold water.
4
Gently mix together with your hands (don't overwork the meat).
5
Wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick each.
6
Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.
7
Right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
8
Lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil.
9
Grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes (medium-doneness), turn once half-way through gill time.
10
Place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce.
11
Slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 lbs ground lamb, 4 pita pockets, 1 cup torn lettuce leaf, 1/2 cup diced tomato, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb In 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.

Moroccan Lamb In Pita

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