Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pistachios
  • 6 ounces ground lamb
  • 6 ounces ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • Juice of one lemon (divided)
  • 1 1/2 cups butter lettuce or other salad greens
  • 1/4 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 6 mini pitas (or 3 regular pieces of pita bread)
  • 3 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt

Instruction

  • Combine the pistachios, lamb, beef, cumin, thyme, and coriander in a large bowl. Use your hands to work the spices into the meat. Gently form the mixture into 6 equal rectangular patties.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the meat patties and cook 2-3 minutes per side, about 8-12 minutes total, until medium-rare or cooked to your liking.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into half the lemon juice and add a dash of salt and pepper. Toss this dressing with the butter lettuce, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  • Whisk the remaining lemon juice together with the Greek yogurt.
  • Form the kofte pitas by topping each piece of pita bread with the dressed green salad and one piece of meat. Top with the Greek yogurt mixture and a sprinkle of lemon zest (if desired).