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f Pita with Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream Recipe

f Pita with Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream Recipe


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Mediterranean

Description

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious Ground Beef Pita recipe topped with a zesty Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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Mediterranean Ground Beef:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons water

Spicy Lemon Honey Feta Cream:

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Pita Filling:

  • 4 pita breads
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook garlic, add ground beef, season with spices, tomato paste, and water. Simmer.
  2. Prepare the Feta Cream: Blend feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Warm the Pita: Toast pita breads until warm and soft.
  4. Assemble the Pitas: Fill pitas with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
  5. Add the Sauce: Drizzle the feta cream over the fillings.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley, serve with lemon wedges.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking, Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Fat: 24g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g