Lamb Pita Sandwiches For One
20m prep 10m cook 30m ready
These lamb pita sandwiches feature spiced lamb patties, fresh tzatziki, and crisp vegetables. They are quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cucumber 1/4 grated and 1/4 sliced thin, divided
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh mint or dill
- 1 clove garlic minced, divided
- 1/8 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 12 oz ground lamb
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 pita breads
- 0.5 romaine lettuce hearts sliced thin
- 4 thin slices tomato
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 9 of 13 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 447 mg
- Iron: 11.4 mg
- Magnesium: 149 mg
- Phosphorus: 881 mg
- Potassium: 1599 mg
- Zinc: 14.4 mg
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, half the garlic, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cover and refrigerate tzatziki.
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Step 2.
Break lamb into small pieces in a bowl; add cinnamon, pepper, remaining garlic, and remaining salt. Knead until combined.
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Step 3.
Shape mixture into six 1/2-inch-thick patties.
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Step 4.
Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Add patties and cook until browned on first side, about 4 minutes.
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Step 5.
Flip patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned on second side and tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
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Step 6.
Cut top 2 inches from pita; discard or reserve. Place pita on plate, cover, and microwave until warm, about 30 seconds.
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Step 7.
Spread half the tzatziki inside pita; fill with half the lettuce, sliced cucumber, tomato slices, and lamb patties. Serve.
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