Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Pita

DHalaby73

This is for my new friend Jenn...Stuff whole wheat pitas with savory strips of lamb and a cool cucumber and yogurt tzatziki sauce for a fresh and flavorful meal from the Mediterranean. Try the recipe with chicken, too.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 3 ounces lamb, 1 pita, and 2/3 cup sauce)

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless leg of lamb, cut into (3/4-inch) cubes
1 1/2 cups finely chopped seeded cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 (6-ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
4 (6-inch) whole wheat pitas
Preparation
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine rosemary, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lamb, tossing to coat. Add lamb mixture to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until done.

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.

Nutritional Information
Calories:
391 (26% from fat)
Fat:
11.5g (sat 3.5g,mono 4.8g,poly 1.5g)
Protein:
32.7g
Carbohydrate:
40.8g
Fiber:
5.3g
Cholesterol:
77mg
Iron:
4.4mg
Sodium:
742mg
Calcium:
117mg