Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita

(from elchallis’s recipe box)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Entree, Greek, Lamb

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1/5 cups finely chopped seeded cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 (6-ounce) container plain low fat yogurt
  • 4 whole wheat pitas

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. Combine rosemary, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lamb, tossing to coat.

  3. Add lamb mixture to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until done.

  4. While lamb cooks, combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, cucumber, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and yogurt. Divide lamb mixture evenly among each of 4 pitas, and drizzle with sauce.

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