Spiced Lamb or Chicken Patties in a Pita

This recipe comes together in a snap and is packed with loads of flavor.

Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray Make Your Own Takeout

Ingredients

Salt and black pepper		2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 pound ground lamb or chicken		2 tablespoons EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), plus some for drizzling
1 teaspoon ground cumin		1/4 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground coriander		1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sweet paprika		1/4 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced		1 small romaine heart, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint		Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro		2 pitas, warmed

Prep: 5 min Total:

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1
Combine the meat, spices, garlic, herbs, and yogurt and form 4 very thin patties, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
2
Heat the 2 tablespoons of EVOO in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until they are golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
3
Dress the sliced veggies and lettuce with lemon juice, a liberal drizzle of EVOO, and salt and pepper.
4
Slice the tops off the pitas to open up the pockets. Layer 2 patties and half of the veggies into each pita and serve.

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