Shawarma (Lamb Pitas) Recipe

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Shawarma (Lamb Pitas)
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Directions:

  1. Trim fat from lamb. Combine 2 cups onion and next 6 ingredients (onion through thyme) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add lamb to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove lamb from bag; discard marinade.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°.
  3. Place lamb on a broiler pan; insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of lamb. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until thermometer registers 145° (medium-rare) to 160° (medium). Let stand 15 minutes. Slice lengthwise into thin strips.
  4. Spread each pita with about 2 1/2 tablespoons Yogurt-Tahini Dip. Divide lamb, red onion, mint, tomato, and pickles evenly among each pita; roll up. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 480.14 Kcal (2010 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.69g 30%
Cholesterol 80.27mg 27%
Sodium 495.25mg 21%
Potassium 516.48mg 11%
Total Carbs 45.55g 15%
Sugars 6.8g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.66g 19%
Protein 27.26g 55%
Vitamin C 29.2mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 63mg 350%
Calcium 120.6mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.68 Kcal (539 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.28g 30%
Cholesterol 21.51mg 27%
Sodium 132.73mg 21%
Potassium 138.42mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.21g 15%
Sugars 1.82g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 19%
Protein 7.31g 55%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 49%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 16%
Iron 16.9mg 350%
Calcium 32.3mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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