Best Lamb And Sweet Onion Pitas With Orange Cucumber Salad Recipes

Lamb Skewer Pitas image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 33

1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup finely chopped English cucumber
1/4 cup grated onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 clove garlic, grated
4 to 6 pitas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
1 teaspoon zaatar
1 cup thinly-sliced English cucumber
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 small red onion, thinly sliced (but not too thin) into half-moons
1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into half-moons
1/2 head fresh fennel, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, onion, dill, vinegar, cumin, honey, salt, cinnamon, pepper and garlic until combined. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
Make the lamb skewers: In a large bowl, combine the lamb, oil, coriander, cumin, salt, allspice, cinnamon and garlic until evenly coated. Divide the meat into 6 portions and form into logs. Thread each log onto a skewer, then transfer to a plate, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Heat a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush the griddle with oil. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
To serve: Brush the pitas with oil and sprinkle with the zaatar. Add them to the griddle with the lamb and cook until toasted and warm, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
In a large bowl, toss the cucumber, cilantro, parsley, oregano, onions, tomato and fennel. Add the vinegar and 3 tablespoons oil and toss to combine. Season to taste. Remove the meat from the skewers and place on the pitas; top with some salad. Serve with the lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce.

Lamb & Cucumber Salad Pitas Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, about 2 cups
1 small red onion, thinly sliced, about 1 cup
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground lamb
4 soft flatbreads

Steps:

CUCUMBER SALAD: In a medium bowl combine cucumber, onion, olives, half the mint leaves, jalapeno, and oregano. Add lemon juice and 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. YOGURT SAUCE: In a small bowl combine yogurt and 1 clove garlic. Chop remaining mint and stir into yogurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper. LAMB: In a large bowl combine lamb, remaining clove of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon. black pepper. Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon meat into 4 mounds in skillet, leaving space between mounds. Cook 2 minutes. Press mounds into thin patties using the back of a wide spatula. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until browned. Turn; cook 2 minutes more or until done (160 degrees F). ASSEMBLY: Serve lamb patties in flatbread topped with yogurt mixture and Cucumber Salad. Makes 4 servings. Better Homes and Gardens, April 2016, Page 80. Per serving: 236 kcal cal., 14 g fat (1 g sat. fat, 5 g polyunsaturated fat, 6 g monounsatured fat), 0 mg chol., 402 mg sodium, 17 g carb., 2 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 14 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet