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Greek-Style Lamb Pitas

These Greek-style lamb pitas are made using my favourite homemade pita bread recipe and then topped with dairy free tzatziki and tender, slow roasted lamb shoulder. These easy lamb pitas are a great option to use up leftover lamb, or to make as an alternative to a BBQ for a friends and family gathering.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek Inspired
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 526kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

Homemade pita bread:

  • 7 grams dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 ½ cups plain flour/all purpose flour plus ¼ cup extra
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

To make the lamb pitas:

Instructions

  • Make the homemade pita bread. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the dry yeast, sugar and warm water. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add the plain flour, salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix using a dough hook attachment on the stand mixer, or by hand with a wooden spoon, until a rough dough forms.
  • Using the stand mixer or kneading by hand on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, adding a little of the extra ¼ cup flour if needed, until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten and roll out into a circle about 15 cm in diameter.
  • Heat a large frying pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat (no oil needed). Cook each pita for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until puffed and lightly golden. Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm and soft.
  • Assemble the lamb pitas. Gently reheat the shredded slow roasted lamb shoulder in a frying pan or microwave until heated through, if needed.
  • Place a warm pita on a plate. Spread a generous spoonful of dairy-free tzatziki over the centre. Top with warm lamb, a few slices of cucumber and a handful of rocket or shredded lettuce.
  • Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

Notes

See blog post for step-by-step photos and recipe variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 2pitas | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 1519mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 5mg
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