Ground Lamb & Hummus Pita Pizzas

By Pagingdrstarling

Pita rounds broiled until crisp, then spread with hummus and topped with ground lamb, fresh cilantro, and toasted pine nuts, this dish is perfect for any on-the-go healthy eater who needs a protein-packed dish for lunch or dinner. Serve this recipe on its own, or with a lightly dressed side salad or steamed vegetables for an added dose of nutrients.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped and seeded
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 (6-inch) pitas
• 1/2 cup plain hummus
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler to high.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble lamb. Remove lamb from pan. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon); sauté 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and tomato; bring to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in cooked lamb. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

Split each pita into 2 rounds. Place pita rounds on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute on each side or until crisp. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each round. Top each serving with about 1/3 cup lamb mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro and nuts.