Lamb Pita Sandwiches

Subbing Beyond beef for lamb

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°. Cut top quarter off each pita bread. tear quarters into one inch pieces. You should have 3/4 cup pita pieces. Stack pitas and tightly wrap with aluminum foil. Process onion, lemon, Oregano, garlic, Salt, pepper and pita bread pieces and food Processor Until smooth paste forms, about 30 seconds. transfer onion mixture to large Bowl. Add ground lamb and gently mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls. Gently flatten balls into round discs about half inch thick and 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Step 2

Place foil wrapped pita is directly on oven rack and heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in 12 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add Patties and cook Until Well browned and crust forms, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip patties, reduce heat to medium, and cook until well browned and crust forms on second side, About 5 minutes. transfer patties to Paper towel lined plate.

Step 3

Using spoon, Spread 1/4 of tzatziki sauce inside each pita. Divide patties evenly Among Pitas, top each sandwich with tomato slices, Half cup Shredded lettuce and two tablespoons Feta. Serve immediately.

Step 4

Line fine mesh strainer set over deep container or bowl with three paper coffee filters or triple layer of paper towels. Spoon yogurt into Lined strainer, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, combine Cucumber, lemon juice and 8th Teaspoon salt in colander Set above bowl and Let set for 30 minutes. Discard drained yogurt liquid. combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, garlic and remaining 8th teaspoon of salt in clean bowl.