NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz Lamb leg

0.5 tsp Ground cumin

0.5 tsp Ground coriander

0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp Ground turmeric

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Lemon juice

1 small Whole wheat pita

0.25 cup Cucumber

0.25 cup Tomato

1 tbsp Red onion

PREPARATION

• 1

  Trim any excess fat from the lamb leg and slice it into thin, bite-sized strips.

• 2

  In a medium bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper, then toss the lamb strips until they are thoroughly coated in the spice blend.

• 3

  Prepare the garlic sauce by whisking together the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the lamb for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

• 5

  Lightly toast the whole wheat pita in the same skillet for 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable.

• 6

  Assemble the shawarma by filling the pita with the spiced lamb, diced cucumber, tomato, and sliced red onion.

• 7

  Finish by drizzling the creamy garlic sauce over the top and serve immediately.