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Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt Recipe

Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt Recipe

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Grilled Cumin-Lamb Pitas with Couscous and Yogurt

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 1/4 lb boneless lamb sirloin, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup water
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup couscous
1/2 cucumber, seeded, chopped
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1/2 small onion, halved, thinly sliced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
6 6-inch-diameter pita breads

Directions:

Set strainer over large bowl. Line strainer with 2 layers of cheesecloth (do not let strainer touch bottom of bowl). Spoon yogurt into strainer. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour (liquid will drain out and yogurt will thicken; discard liquid). Mix yogurt, garlic and lemon juice in small bowl. Season to taste with salt.
Rub cumin and coriander over lamb pieces. Thread lamb onto 6 metal skewers. (Yogurt and lamb can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
Combine 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Add couscous. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer couscous to large bowl; fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature. Stir in chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, olive oil and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb to desired doneness, turning frequently, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with salt. Grill pitas until heated through and lightly toasted, about 1 minute per side.
Place 1 pita on each of 6 plates. Spread yogurt mixture evenly over pitas. Spoon couscous down center of pitas. Slide lamb off skewers onto couscous.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	594.54 Kcal (2489 kJ)
Calories from fat	367.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.89g	63%
Cholesterol	120.23mg	40%
Sodium	249.64mg	10%
Potassium	682.37mg	15%
Total Carbs	20.09g	7%
Sugars	3.88g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.46g	6%
Protein	33.81g	68%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	118mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.79 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat	110.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.3g	63%
Cholesterol	36.16mg	40%
Sodium	75.07mg	10%
Potassium	205.21mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.04g	7%
Sugars	1.17g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	6%
Protein	10.17g	68%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	23%
Calcium	35.5mg	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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