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Grilled Lamb Pita with Pistachio and Mint Pesto

19 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 1HR

Grilled Lamb Pita with Pistachio and Mint Pesto

Recipe
4.5
11 ratings
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Simple, easy to prepare, and incredibly flavorful. Every bite was something different. Whether it was the spiced juicy lamb burger, the crunchy pistachio, the fresh mint, dill, or the tart yogurt sauce. Pour yourself a nice glass of white wine because after creating this outstanding dish – you deserve it.
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Vodka & Biscuits
I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com
Simple, easy to prepare, and incredibly flavorful. Every bite was something different. Whether it was the spiced juicy lamb burger, the crunchy pistachio, the fresh mint, dill, or the tart yogurt sauce. Pour yourself a nice glass of white wine because after creating this outstanding dish – you deserve it.
1HR
Total Time
$2.84
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Burger
Ground Lamb
1 lb
Ground Lamb
Shallot
1
Shallot
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic
Fresh Dill
1 Tbsp
Fresh Dill, roughly chopped
Mediterranean Spices
2 tsp
Mediterranean Spices
or A pinch each of cumin, crushed coriander, dried oregano, dried rosemary, cinnamon, and anything else you desire
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Pita Bread
4
Pita Bread
Pesto
Fresh Mint Leaves
1 cup
Fresh Mint Leaves
Pistachios
4 Tbsp
Pistachios
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Feta Cheese
to taste
Feta Cheese, crumbled
Salt
to taste
Salt
Yogurt
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp juice per 4 servings
Fresh Dill
to taste
Fresh Dill
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
748
Fat
44.6 g
Protein
31.6 g
Carbs
55.4 g
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I'm Lindsay and food that tastes like home ❤ I'm hoping to inspire you to call some friends and throw a dinner party.
http://www.vodkaandbiscuits.com
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step 1
Add the Ground Lamb (1 lb), Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp), Mediterranean Spices (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to a large bowl.
step 1 Add the Ground Lamb (1 lb), Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp), Mediterranean Spices (2 tsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) to a large bowl.
step 2
Grate the Shallot (1) and Garlic (1 clove) over the meat, wiping off any excess stuck to the grater. Mix everything together with your hands - don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!
step 3
Scoop a fourth of the meat and form it into a burger. With your thumb, make an indent on the top of the patty. Transfer to a plate and repeat for the next three patties. Place the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour.
step 3 Scoop a fourth of the meat and form it into a burger. With your thumb, make an indent on the top of the patty. Transfer to a plate and repeat for the next three patties. Place the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour.
step 4
Fire up the grill to a medium flame. Once hot, place the burgers down and cook 6-7 minutes on each side - only flipping once! Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer to a clean plate to rest. Add Pita Bread (4) to grill and heat until charred.
step 4 Fire up the grill to a medium flame. Once hot, place the burgers down and cook 6-7 minutes on each side - only flipping once! Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer to a clean plate to rest. Add Pita Bread (4) to grill and heat until charred.
step 5
For the pesto, combine the Fresh Mint Leaves (1 cup), Pistachios (4 Tbsp), and Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) in a food processor and pulse. Adjust olive oil as needed. Season with Salt (to taste). Fold in Feta Cheese (to taste).
step 5 For the pesto, combine the Fresh Mint Leaves (1 cup), Pistachios (4 Tbsp), and Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) in a food processor and pulse. Adjust olive oil as needed. Season with Salt (to taste). Fold in Feta Cheese (to taste).
step 6
For the yogurt sauce, combine Fat-Free Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup), juice from Lemon (1), Fresh Dill (to taste), Salt (to taste), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) in a bowl and stir.
step 7
To assemble, put burgers into pitas and top with pesto and yogurt sauce.
step 7 To assemble, put burgers into pitas and top with pesto and yogurt sauce.
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Grill
BBQ
Lunch
Date Night
Shellfish-Free
Lamb
Dinner
Greek
Game Day
Sandwiches & Wraps
Mediterranean
Summer
Middle Eastern
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