Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 100g cooked | 294 |
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Lettuce | 1 cup shredded (36g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Meat | not in our table | 0 |
| Peppermint | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground meat (pork or lamb)
- 2 spoons lemon juice
- 1/2 tspn dried oregano
- 1/2 tspn ground cumin
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 2 pitas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- Oil for cooking
Directions
Add the onion and the garlic on a skillet, add some oil and cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly.
Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly.
Shape into 2 patties.
Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness.
Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix.
Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket.
Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.
Category:Macedonian Recipes
Category:Macedonian Meat Dishes