Description
Crisp-grilled pita pockets filled with flavorful spiced meat or plant-based filling—a street-food favorite turned into a sizzling summer meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 pita breads, halved
- 1/2 lb ground lamb or beef (or plant-based alternative)
- 1/4 onion, finely grated
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- In a bowl, mix meat with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each pita half with 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture and press to flatten slightly.
- Brush outsides with olive oil and grill 3–4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
- Slice into quarters and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- Pair with a side of yogurt dip or tahini sauce.
- Ensure the meat is fully cooked before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
