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December 2010

Lamb Pita Sandwiches with Kiwi Yogurt

By Julie Biuso

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

4

teaspoons cumin seeds

3

/4 teaspoon salt

1

/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

1/2 pounds trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2x3/4x3/8-inch strips

2

1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1

1/4 cups plain Greek-style yogurt

2

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1

garlic clove, pressed

1

1/4 pounds kiwis, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups)

4

7-inch-diameter pita breads

1

small head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)

Hot chili sauce (such as sriracha; for drizzling)

1

cup very thinly sliced red onion

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast cumin seeds in small skillet over medium-low heat until slightly darkened and aromatic, stirring frequently, 4 to 5 minutes. Cool; grind to powder in spice mill. Mix ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in large bowl. Add lamb and 11/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Mix yogurt, cilantro, and garlic in medium bowl. Stir kiwi cubes into yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Lamb and kiwi yogurt can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap pitas in foil; warm in oven 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, add lamb to skillet and sauté to desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer lamb to plate; cover to keep warm.

    Step 4

    Halve pitas crosswise; pull open. Fill with lettuce, yogurt, and lamb; drizzle with hot chili sauce. Add onion and more yogurt.

Nutrition Per Serving

One serving contains: Calories (kcal) 370.2 %Calories from Fat 43.4 Fat (g) 17.9 Saturated Fat (g) 7.7 Cholesterol (mg) 64.8 Carbohydrates (g) 29.3 Dietary Fiber (g) 3.1 Total Sugars (g) 8.0 Net Carbs (g) 26.2 Protein (g) 22.8 Sodium (mg) 342.0
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