Lamb Souvlaki

Lamb Souvlaki

Serves 1. Per serve: 529 calories, 2215 kJ, 19g protein

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 medium wholegrain pita bread
  • 100g lean lamb, diced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 shredded lettuce
  • 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
  • 3-4 black olives, halved
  • 15g reduced-fat feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat natural yoghurt
  • 3/4 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon grated cucumber (optional)
  • Spray oil

METHOD:

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C.
  2. Combine cumin, ½ teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Add lamb and mix to combine.
  3. Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook the lamb for 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through and tender.
  4. Meanwhile, place pita bread on a non-stick oven tray and warm in the oven for 3-4 minutes, or until pita bread is warm.
  5. Place yoghurt, ¼ teaspoon crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and grated cucumber in a bowl and stir to combine.
  6. Serve pita bread on a plate with salad, olives and lamb on top. Crumble feta over lamb and salad. Drizzle with yoghurt dressing