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Mini Moroccan lamb pittas recipe

Mini Moroccan lamb pittas recipe

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  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook, 20 mins to cool
  • 730 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 1 x 400g pack lean lamb mince
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 3cm (1½in) piece root ginger, grated
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 mini pittas
  • 1 x 211g tub tzatziki
  • 1 x 60g bag rocket

For the sticky onions

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
If you don't have red onions, try using white, brown or spring onions

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    3065kj
    730kcal     36%

  • Fat

    26g 37%

  • Saturates

    9g 45%

  • Sugars

    12g 27%

  • Salt

    2.8g 47%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 92.7g Protein 36.5g Fibre 5.4g

Method

  1. Combine the lamb, harissa, ginger, onion, garlic, parsley and olive oil in a large bowl. Season well and shape into 8 small patties, then cover with clingfilm and chill for 20 minutes, or overnight.
  2. To make the sticky onions, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion slices and season well. Cook over a gentle heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened and golden. Add the sugar and cook for a further 2 minutes, until it has dissolved. Turn up the heat, add the balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 minutes, until all the ingredients are combined. Put the onion mixture in a small bowl or Tupperware box and set aside.
  3. When you’re ready to barbecue, brush the lamb burgers with oil and barbecue for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and lightly charred.
  4. To serve, slice the pittas down one side and add a spoonful of tzatziki and some rocket leaves, then the mini burgers and top with a good spoonful of the sticky onions.

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