Description
A delightful and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground lamb stuffed in crispy grilled pita, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 pita breads
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Cut the pita bread in half to create pockets.
- Stuff each pita pocket with the lamb mixture, leaving space to prevent bursting.
- Brush the outside of each pita with olive oil.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Cook the stuffed pitas on the grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For deeper flavors, mix the lamb filling a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Use alternatives like ground beef for leaner options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Grilled Lamb, Pita, Mediterranean, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, BBQ