Mini Moroccan lamb pittas recipe

Mini Moroccan lamb pittas

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  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook and 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

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    3065kJ 730.0kcal
    36%
    Fat
    26g
    high37%
    Saturates
    9g
    high45%
    Salt
    2.8g
    high47%
    Sugars
    12g
    low27%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 92.7gProtein 36.5gFibre 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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