Lamb and tzatziki pita breads

Name: Lamb and tzatziki pita breads
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cup greek yoghurt; ½ telegraph cucumber (grated); ¼ chopped mint; Juice of 1 lemon; Olivado extra virgin olive oil; 4 lamb burger patties; 1 eggplant (cut into 1cm thick slices); 4 large pita breads; ½ cup tomato relish; ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted); Fresh coriander (to garnish)

A flat bread topped with brown food white sauce and green herbs, and a pot of nuts.

This fresh Greek inspired dish is a delicious weeknight DIY that the whole family will enjoy!

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Dinner, Lunch

Servings people

Ingredients

1 cup greek yoghurt
½ telegraph cucumber grated
¼ chopped mint
Juice of 1 lemon
Olivado extra virgin olive oil
4 lamb burger patties
1 eggplant cut into 1cm thick slices
4 large pita breads
½ cup tomato relish
¼ cup pine nuts toasted
Fresh coriander to garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together the yoghurt, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and seasoning to taste. Set aside.
Bring a non stick pan to a medium high heat, and drizzle with olive oil. Pan fry the lamb patties and golden on each side and cooked through. Slice into pieces, set aside and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same pan, add another drizzle of olive oil and bring to a high heat. Fry the eggplant slices on each side until tender and golden in colour. Season on both sides.
To assemble, lay the pita breads on plates. Spread with relish, then lay the eggplant and lamb pieces on top. Drizzle with tzatziki, sprinkle with pine nuts and finish with coriander leaves. Serve immediately.