Spiced Lamb Pitas with Feta Mint Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup white onion (finely diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• to taste pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped plus more for garnish)
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped plus more for garnish)
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh mint
• 2 ounces feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 Pitas
• 1/2 cucumber diced
• 1/2 tomato diced

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the finely diced white onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
4. Stir in smoked paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, kosher salt, and pepper to taste. Cook for a few minutes to blend flavors.
5. Remove skillet from heat and stir in chopped fresh mint and flat leaf parsley (reserve some for garnish).
6. In a bowl, combine plain greek yogurt, fresh mint, feta cheese, and lemon juice. Mix well to create the feta mint sauce.
7. Warm the pita breads briefly in a dry skillet or oven.
8. Assemble the pitas by scooping the spiced lamb mixture into each pita pocket.
9. Top with diced cucumber and tomato.
10. Drizzle with the feta mint sauce and garnish with additional fresh mint and parsley.
11. Serve immediately.