Lamb Shawarma

A shawarma is often called a Middle East taco. For an appetizer version, use filling in mini pitas with a fresh tomato salsa.

Preparation time

25 minutes

Marinating Time: 15 minutes

Ready in

46 minutes

Cooking Time: 6 minutes

Makes

4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb (750 g) bone-in Ontario Lamb Leg Chops
  • 2 Ontario Onions, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) tahini (sesame seed paste)
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) reduced fat mayonnaise
  • Pita bread or rice
  • Ontario Greenhouse Lettuce, shredded
  • Ontario Greenhouse Tomatoes, chopped
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Trim, remove bones and thinly slice lamb; place in bowl along with onions. Combine oil, 1 clove of the garlic, 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the lemon juice, cumin, oregano and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) of the salt; toss with lamb and onion. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in blender, combine tahini, 1/3 cup (75 mL) water, and remaining garlic and lemon juice; blend until smooth. Add mayonnaise and remaining salt; blend until creamy.

Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add lamb mixture to skillet; cook, turning occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until lamb is browned and onion caramelized.

Serve over rice or pita breads with prepared sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and hot sauce, if desired.

 

Nutritional Information

1 Serving (with Lamb with tahini sauce):

  • Protein: 24 grams
  • Fat: 32 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 13 grams
  • Calories: 436
  • Fibre: 2 grams
  • Sodium: 670 mg

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