Chef Cat's Lamb and Spinach Pita's

Recipe Description

I had some leftover Lamb and spinach left over after a big catering affair and concocted this recipe. I love it and serve it at brunches, bridal showers and it will be published in my next cookbook. I wrote this in 1994.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 pounds very lean ground Lamb
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup blanched fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce with 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper stirred in
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill seed
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 4 tablespoons jalapeno stuffed green olives, chopped
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup unflavored nonfat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh crumbled blue Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cooked, crumbled Bacon

Directions

  1. Mix Lamb, Onion, spinach, soy sauce, mustard, celery seed, dill seed, parsley and in a large bowl.
  2. Let sit for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
  3. Shape into 8 patties.
  4. Grill over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Mix together, yogurt, blue Cheese, pepper and Bacon.
  6. Mix well.
  7. When Lamb is cooked, place in pita pockets and spoon tablespoon of yogurt sauce over each.
  8. Top with favorite condiments and serve.
  9. == [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Cat's Recipes Y-Group]
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