Moroccan lamb in pita is a delightful dish that combines the savory flavors of Moroccan spices with the tenderness of lamb and the soft, fluffy texture of pita bread. This dish is a popular street food in Morocco and is often served as a main course or as a snack. The lamb is typically marinated in a mixture of spices, including cumin, coriander, paprika, and ginger, and then cooked until tender. The pita bread is then stuffed with the lamb and served with a variety of toppings, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, and pickled vegetables. This article will provide you with a recipe for making this delicious dish at home, along with tips for selecting the best ingredients and cooking the lamb to perfection.
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MOROCCAN LAMB IN PITA
My husband fancies himself as king of the grill. He makes these delicious and spicy lamb burgers and they are always a hit with our friends and family.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 54m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Add all the seasoning mix ingredients to a dry heavy sauce or saute pan over medium heat.
- Stir for approximately 1 minute or until fragrant; remove from heat source.
- In a big mixing bowl, add the lamb, seasoning mix, and 3 tablespoons cold water.
- Gently mix together with your hands (don't overwork the meat).
- Wet your hands and shape mixture into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inch thick each.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to grill.
- Right before you are ready to grill: whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Lighty spray or brush the patties with olive oil.
- Grill over medium direct heat for 7-9 minutes (medium-doneness), turn once half-way through gill time.
- Place lamb patties inside pita pockets and add a large spoonful of yogurt sauce.
- Slip in a little lettuce and tomato and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Fat 39, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 828.2, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 31.1
SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT
Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.
Provided by Kristin Donnelly
Categories Sandwich Ground Lamb Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Coriander Cumin Sandwich Theory
Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the patties and pita:
- In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
- Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
- Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
SPICED LAMB IN PITA
Categories Sandwich Lamb Sauté Quick & Easy Lunch Spice Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 2 servings (can be doubled)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl; blend well. Shape lamb mixture into four 1/4-inch-thick patties. Heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb patties and sauté until brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Cut each pita bread in half; fill each half with lamb patty.
MOROCCAN LAMB IN PITA
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE SEASONING MIX: In a small, dry, heavy sauté pan combine the seasoning mix ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.In a large bowl combine the lamb with the seasoning mix and 3 tablespoons cold water. Lightly mix with your hands don't overwork the meat. With wet hands, lightly shape the meat into four equal-sized patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Cover and refrigerate until ready to grill.JUST BEFORE GRILLING THE PATTIES, MAKE THE SAUCE: In a small bowl whisk together the sauce ingredients.Lightly brush or spray the lamb patties with the extra-virgin olive oil. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the lamb is medium, 7 to 9 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Grill the pita over Direct Medium heat until toasted, 30 to 60 seconds, turning once halfway through grilling time.Slip the lamb patties inside the pita pockets along with a heaping spoonful of the yogurt sauce. Top with the lettuce and tomato. Serve immediately.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
MOROCCAN-SPICED LAMB BURGERS
Had these delcious burgers for lunch today. DH and I both thought they tasted like something we could be eating at our favorite Middle Eastern restaurant. The pita bread, yogurt, and tomato topping was really delicious with the spiced lamb. From Williams-Sonoma "Essentials of Grilling."
Provided by Dr. Jenny
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the lamb, onion, bread crumbs, mint, garlic, cumin, coriander, 3/4 tsp salt, and the cayenne. Using your hands, mix gently but thoroughly. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and form each into an oval patty about 4 1/2 inches long and about 3/4 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, stir together the tomato and cilantro and season with salt. Let the patties and the tomato mixture stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. If refrigerated, remove from the refrigerator 15 minutes before grilling.
- Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
- Grill the burgers over the hottest part of a charcoal fire or directly over the heat elements of a gas grill, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking, 5-6 minutes per side for medium. About 1 minute before the burgers are done, place the pita breads along the edges of a charcoal grill where the heat is less intense, or on an area of a gas grill with lower heat, so they can warm.
- To assemble the sandwiches, coat the pockets of the pita breads lightly with some of the yogurt, then slip a lamb burger into each bread. Add the tomato mixture, sprouts, and the remaining yogurt, or serve these condiments on the side.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-ground lamb.
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to cook the lamb. This will give the lamb plenty of room to brown.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the lamb. This will prevent the lamb from browning properly.
- Cook the lamb until it is browned on all sides. This will help to develop the flavor of the lamb.
- Add the spices and cook for a few minutes, or until the lamb is fragrant.
- Add the broth and simmer the lamb for at least 30 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked through.
- Serve the lamb in pita bread with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
Moroccan lamb in pita is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is cooked in a flavorful blend of spices and served in pita bread with your favorite toppings. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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