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lamb pitas

Beverley1991 avatar
Recipe by
Beverley Williams
@Beverley1991
San Antonio, TX

I like to serve these for lunch with hummus and fresh veggies such as broccoli, carrots, cherry tomatoes and black olives.

yield 4 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For lamb pitas

  • 1 lb
    lamb cutlets, trimmed
  • 1/2 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    kosher salt, divided
  • 1 tsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 6 oz
    fresh baby spinach
  • 4
    6-inch pitas, cut in half
  • 1/2 c
    thinly sliced red onion
  • 24 slice
    cucumber
  • 1/2 c
    feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 tsp
    oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried spearmint
  • 1/8 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp
    thyme
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder

How To Make lamb pitas

  • 1
    In a large plastic zipper bag, combine vinegar, pepper, oregano, basil, onion powder garlic powder, thyme, spearmint and marjoram. Shake the bag to mix well.
  • 2
    Place the lamb cutlets in the bag.
  • 3
    Marinate for 5 minutes, turning over once.
  • 4
    Remove the cutlets from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • 5
    Sprinkle the cutlets with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
  • 6
    Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • 7
    Add the oil and butter. Stir to mix as the butter melts.
  • 8
    Place the cutlets in the skillet and cook about 5 minutes on each side or until they are the desired doneness. Let stands 2 minutes.
  • 9
    Cut the lamb across the grain into thin strips.
  • 10
    Return the skillet to the heat.
  • 11
    Add the lemon juice, spinach and minced garlic. Saute for one minute. Remove from heat and sprinkle with remaining salt.
  • 12
    Spoon 2 tablespoons of the spinach mixture into each pita half.
  • 13
    Place 1 tablespoon onion, 3 cucumber slices, and 1 1/2 ounces lamb in each pita half.
  • 14
    Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cheese into each pita half.
  • 15
    Serve immediately.
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