Description
This Mediterranean Ground Lamb Pita Bowl with Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines spiced ground lamb with a creamy and tangy feta sauce. Served over a bed of rice or quinoa and fresh vegetables, it’s a complete meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Lamb:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 2 pita breads, cut into pieces
For the Creamy Hot Honey Feta Sauce:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Lamb: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground lamb and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Season the Lamb: Add paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Prepare the Feta Sauce: In a bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, chili flakes, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowls: Add rice or quinoa as the base. Top with cooked lamb, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Add pita pieces on the side or on top.
- Drizzle with Sauce and Serve: Drizzle generously with the creamy hot honey feta sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
