Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Sandwich

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Mediterranean-spiced grilled lamb is placed in a pita sandwich with a yogurt sauce, feta, tomato, and lettuce.

Submitted by ainsliek
Updated on January 3, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Total Time:
26 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound ground lamb

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon adobo seasoning

Yogurt-Tahini Sauce:

  • 1 (5.3 ounce) container fat-free Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons tahini

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Sandwich Garnishes:

  • 4 pita bread rounds

  • 1 tomato, chopped

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ½ cup shredded lettuce

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Mix lamb, shallot, mint, paprika, cumin, salt, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper, and adobo together gently in a bowl. Form lamb mixture into 8 cylinders approximately 1x3 inches in size, using about 3 tablespoons of mixture per cylinder.

  3. Reduce grill heat to medium; transfer lamb to grill and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from grill.

  4. Mix yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice together in a bowl until sauce is uniform.

  5. Spread 1/4 of the yogurt sauce down the middle of each pita; top with lamb, tomato, feta cheese, and lettuce.

Cook's Note:

A large cookie scoop works well for shaping the lamb mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

564 Calories
31g Fat
38g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 564
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 68%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Sodium 1013mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 283mg 22%
Iron 5mg 30%
Potassium 591mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.