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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Kofta Pitas with Cucumber Mint Salad

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Moroccan Spiced Lamb Kofta Pitas with Cucumber Mint Salad

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with Moroccan spices, tucked into warm pita pockets with cool cucumber mint salad for a flavor-packed family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 pita bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well until spices are evenly distributed.

  2. 2

    Form the lamb mixture into 8 oval-shaped meatballs, about 2 inches long.

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