Shawarma-Spiced Lamb Pitas

Craft

Shawarma-Spiced Lamb Pitas

with Tzatziki, Feta Cheese & Mint

WHY WE LOVE THIS DISH We're calling on the bold flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine by mixing a blend of classic shawarma spices into our lamb patties—layered onto hearty pitas alongside creamy tzatziki, marinated cucumbers and onion, tangy feta, and more. We're serving them with a side salad of arugula, dates, and walnuts tossed in a vibrant harissa-honey dressing.

Details

WHY WE LOVE THIS DISH We're calling on the bold flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine by mixing a blend of classic shawarma spices into our lamb patties—layered onto hearty pitas alongside creamy tzatziki, marinated cucumbers and onion, tangy feta, and more. We're serving them with a side salad of arugula, dates, and walnuts tossed in a vibrant harissa-honey dressing.

Nutrition per serving

Ingredients

12 oz

Pasture-Raised Ground Lamb

2 each

Pocketless Pitas

2 each

Persian Cucumbers

1 each

Red Onion

1 each

Lemon

2 oz

Arugula

1 bunch

Mint

1 oz

Pickled Goathorn Peppers

1 oz

Dried Medjool Dates

¼ cup

Roasted Walnuts

2 oz

Feta Cheese

½ cup

Tzatziki (cucumber-yogurt sauce)

1 ½ tbsp

Red Harissa Paste

2 tsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Red Wine Vinegar

1 tbsp

Shawarma Spice Blend (Ground Coriander, Cumin Seeds, Garlic Powder, Smoked Sweet Paprika & Ground Turmeric)

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Prepare the ingredients & marinate the vegetables

If you prefer to use an oven to warm the pitas instead of a microwave, preheat the oven to 375°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the lemon crosswise; squeeze the juice into a bowl, straining out the seeds. Pit and roughly chop the dates. Roughly chop the walnuts. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. Medium dice the cucumbers. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. In a bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sliced onion, vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes.

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step 2

Form & cook the patties

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the lamb and spice blend. Season with salt and pepper; gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized oval patties. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side (flipping carefully, as the oil may splatter), or until browned and cooked through.* Turn off the heat. 

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 160°F for lamb.

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step 3

Warm the pitas

Meanwhile, if using the microwave, wrap the pitas in a damp paper towel; microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through and pliable. If using the oven, wrap the pitas in foil and place directly onto an oven rack; warm 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through and pliable. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap.

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step 4

Make the salad

To the bowl of lemon juice, add the honey, harissa paste, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, chopped dates, and chopped walnuts. Add enough of the dressing to coat (you may have extra); toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

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step 5

Assemble the pitas & serve your dish

Spread the tzatziki onto the warmed pitas. Top with the marinated vegetables, cooked patties, peppers, feta (crumbling before adding), and mint leaves (tearing just before adding). Serve the finished pitas with the salad on the side. Enjoy!

Instructions

recipe-step-image-Prepare the ingredients & marinate the vegetables }

step 1

Prepare the ingredients & marinate the vegetables

If you prefer to use an oven to warm the pitas instead of a microwave, preheat the oven to 375°F. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the lemon crosswise; squeeze the juice into a bowl, straining out the seeds. Pit and roughly chop the dates. Roughly chop the walnuts. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. Medium dice the cucumbers. Halve, peel, and thinly slice the onion. In a bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, sliced onion, vinegar, and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes.

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step 2

Form & cook the patties

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the lamb and spice blend. Season with salt and pepper; gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized oval patties. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the patties. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side (flipping carefully, as the oil may splatter), or until browned and cooked through.* Turn off the heat. 

*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 160°F for lamb.

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step 3

Warm the pitas

Meanwhile, if using the microwave, wrap the pitas in a damp paper towel; microwave on high 1 minute, or until heated through and pliable. If using the oven, wrap the pitas in foil and place directly onto an oven rack; warm 7 to 9 minutes, or until heated through and pliable. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap.

recipe-step-image-Make the salad }

step 4

Make the salad

To the bowl of lemon juice, add the honey, harissa paste, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, chopped dates, and chopped walnuts. Add enough of the dressing to coat (you may have extra); toss to coat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

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step 5

Assemble the pitas & serve your dish

Spread the tzatziki onto the warmed pitas. Top with the marinated vegetables, cooked patties, peppers, feta (crumbling before adding), and mint leaves (tearing just before adding). Serve the finished pitas with the salad on the side. Enjoy!

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