Lamb Pitas with Tomato, Scallions and Mint Yogurt Dressing
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Yield: 4 pitas, 2 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Yield: 4 pitas, 2 servings
Ingredients
4 pita breads
1 pound leftover roast leg of lamb
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
4 scallions, sliced thin on an angle
Salt and pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 4 sprigs
Directions
- Wrap pitas in foil and warm in a low oven. Thinly slice the cooked lamb. In a small skillet over moderate heat bring the chicken stock to a boil, the reduce heat to low. Add the sliced lamb to reheat while keeping it moist.
- To a second skillet over moderate heat add oil, 1 turn of the pan, diced tomatoes and scallions. Heat tomatoes and onions through, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper then turn off the burner.
- Combine yogurt with cumin, coriander and mint.
- To assemble, remove meat from warm broth with tongs and shake off excess liquid. Arrange a few slices of lamb down the center of the pita. Top with a few spoonfuls each of tomatoes and scallions and the yogurt dressing.
