Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

Spiced Lamb Pita Pockets with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

A warm, juicy lamb filling tucked into crispy sourdough flatbread or pita, topped with a cooling yogurt-tahini drizzle and crunchy vegetables. Mediterranean-inspired, nutrient-dense, and ready in under 30 minutes.

🍽️ Servings: 1

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Spiced Lamb:

  • ½ lb ground lamb

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped onion

  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or mint

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ¼ tsp ground coriander

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)

  • Ghee or animal fat for cooking

For the Yogurt-Tahini Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp tahini

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 small garlic clove, grated

  • Salt, to taste

  • Water to thin (1–2 tsp)

  • Optional: chopped herbs (parsley, dill, or mint)

For Assembly:

  • 1 sourdough pita or flatbread (or homemade option using approved flour)

  • Sliced cucumber

  • Diced tomato

  • Pickled onions or jalapeños

  • Fresh herbs for garnish

🧑🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Spiced Lamb

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little ghee or animal fat.

  2. Add the garlic and onion; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. Add the ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spatula.

  4. Season with cumin, paprika, coriander, chili flakes (if using), salt, and parsley or mint.

  5. Cook until browned and crisped on the edges, about 7–8 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, grated garlic, and salt.

  2. Whisk until smooth, adding 1–2 tsp water to thin to a drizzle consistency.

  3. Stir in fresh herbs if using.

Step 3: Assemble the Pita Pockets

  1. Warm your sourdough pita or flatbread until pliable.

  2. Slice open (or fold) and stuff with the spiced lamb.

  3. Top with cucumber, tomato, pickled onion, and fresh herbs.

  4. Drizzle generously with the yogurt-tahini sauce.

🔢 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~550–600 kcal

  • Protein: ~35g

  • Fat: ~35g

  • Carbs: ~20g (varies by pita)

Macros may vary slightly depending on bread and sauce portion.

📝 Notes & Variations

  • Don’t have lamb? Use ground beef or bison and add a pinch of cinnamon for depth.

  • Want a lower-carb version? Serve in lettuce wraps or over a herbed salad bowl.

  • Add crushed pistachios or feta crumbles for texture and richness.

  • Make it spicy with harissa, hot sauce, or sliced fresh chili.

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