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Stuffed Lamb Pita with Tzatziki Sauce

Updated: Jun 6, 2025 · Published: Aug 19, 2019 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 15 Comments

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Fluffy pita breads stuffed with hummus, tzatziki, salad and roasted vegetables and then topped with freshly grilled ground lamb kofta and a sprinkling of feta. These Stuffed Lamb Pitas are seriously loaded and will take your lunch times to the next level. Great for serving up to a crowd and can be easily cooked on a BBQ too.

Two open pita breads stuffed with lamb and salad.

Whenever we are feeling in a bit of a lunch time rut and bored of the same old sandwiches, we turn to pitas for something a bit different. The thing with pitas is, you want to make sure they are stuffed to bursting and these lamb pita pockets are just that!

We love lots of crunchy salad, some creamy dip like hummus and tzatziki and then topped with some protein like lamb and feta for lots of extra flavour.

This is like a Greek lamb sandwich and the combination of the lamb and tzatziki is a total flavour sensation. It's one of our favourite ground lamb recipes.

Looking for more lamb recipes? Why not try our simple Baked Lamb Chops, easy Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb or our impressive Pulled Lamb?

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  • Lamb Pita Ingredients
  • Variations
  • How to Make Lamb Pita - Step by Step
  • Serving Suggestion
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Lamb Recipes
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Lamb Pita Ingredients

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Lamb - We used diced lamb and then ground it up ourselves, however you can just use store bought ground lamb instead.
  • Za'atar - This is where all the flavour comes from and it is one of our favourite spice blends. You will find it with the dried spices in most good supermarkets.
  • Mint - Fresh mint is the perfect pairing with lamb.
  • Pita bread - If you have the time, then make your own for that perfectly fluffy soft bread. However, you can just use store bought to save time.
  • Lettuce - We used rocket (arugula), as it has a nice peppery flavour to it. But, something with crunch like little gem or romaine would work too.
  • Hummus - We used our homemade Butterbean Hummus - it's so creamy. But you can use store bought and feel free to use different flavour hummus to mix it up too.
  • Tzatziki - Again, Homemade Tzatziki is the way to go if you can. Try a high protein version with our Cottage Cheese Tzatziki.
  • Roasted red peppers - We made our own Roasted Red Peppers, but a jar of good quality ones will work too.
  • Feta - Delicious salty and creamy cheese to finish everything off with. You could cook halloumi instead though.

Variations

Well, the lamb really is a must, but other than that this is one of those dishes that is really adaptable. Put a mixture of greens in this lamb pita like iceberg lettuce, rocket, spinach and kale for lots of crunch.

You could roast up loads of vegetables like peppers, courgette (zucchini) and aubergine (eggplant) to put in and add sauce such as Garlic Sauce, Mint Sauce or even both! Why not add our Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce for a spicy kick? Swap the feta for some grilled halloumi for a change.

Although this is a ground lamb recipe, you could swap the lamb for ground beef or chicken instead. This is also a great way to use leftover lamb from our Slow Cooked Leg of Lamb.

How to Make Lamb Pita - Step by Step

Prep: If using wooden skewers, soak in water first. Preheat your grill (broiler) to a moderate heat.

Lamb mince, spices and herbs mixed together in a bowl.
  1. Step 1: Put the lamb into a food processor and blend until it turns into mince. Stir in the Za'atar and fresh mint and mix well.
The mince mixture formed into sausages and threaded onto wooden skewers.
  1. Step 2: Form into 6 sausage shapes and then thread onto the skewers.
Six cooked lamb mince skewers on a wooden plate.
  1. Step 3: Put under the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes turning frequently.
  1. Step 4: Open up the pita breads and spread with the hummus and tzatziki and then stuff with the lettuce and roasted tomatoes. Once the lamb skewers are cooked, chop them up and add to the pita with some feta and serve.

Serving Suggestion

These are pretty bursting as it is, so you don't really need anything extra. But we served ours with some butternut coleslaw, some extra lettuce and dips and some super fresh and ripe tomatoes.

It was one of those meals that you just serve everything up on the table and everyone can help themselves.

If you are feeding a crowd, then some sides that would work are our Air Fryer Diced Potatoes, Roasted Frozen Cauliflower, Baked Halloumi Fries and Greek Beans (Gigantes Plaki).

Two pitas filled with meat and vegetables.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure you soak the skewers before threading the lamb on to them.
  • If preferred, you can use shop bought lamb mince.
  • If Za'atar isn't your thing, then you could use another spice blend like ras-el-hanout or even a Mexican or Italian blend for something different.
  • Stuff these pitas with any vegetables you like. It's a great fridge raid dish and a way to use up some vegetables.
  • Want a bit of a kick to these? Add a drizzle of chilli sauce or even add some chilli flakes into the kofta mix.
  • Swap the feta for some grilled halloumi to change things up a bit.
A stuffed pita next to some lettuce, tomatoes, coleslaw, tzatziki and hummus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can they be made in advance?

You can make the koftas in advance and the keep them in the fridge until they are ready to be cooked. Or, you could cook them and chop the up and then keep them in the fridge until you are ready to build the pitas.

What can I use instead of pita?

You could make these up in the wraps or even into a bagel.

Can I cook the lamb on the BBQ?

Yes, you can, and this is a great meal for entertaining. They would take about 4 minutes on each side to cook on the BBQ.

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Recipe

Stuffed lamb pita stacked on top of another next to slaw, salad and tomato slices.

Stuffed Lamb Pita with Tzatziki Sauce

By: Dannii Martin
This Stuffed Lamb Pitas recipe is seriously loaded and will take your lunch times to the next level! Great for feeding a crowd and easily cooked on a BBQ.
5 from 16 votes
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Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 300 g (10.5 oz) Diced lamb
  • 2 tablespoon Za'atar
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh mint - finely chopped
  • 4 Pitta bread
  • 100 g (1.5 cups) Lettuce
  • 4 tablespoon Hummus
  • 4 tablespoon Tzatziki
  • 80 g (0.5 cups) Roasted red peppers - chopped
  • 40 g (0.25 cups) Feta - crumbled

Instructions

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water. Preheat your grill (broiler).
  • Put 300 g Diced lamb into a food processor and blend until it turns into mince. Stir in 2 tablespoon Za'atar and 1 tablespoon Fresh mint and mix well.
  • Form into 6 sausage shapes and then thread onto the skewers. These are your koftas.
  • Put under the grill and cook for 10-12 minutes turning frequently.
  • Open up 4 Pitta bread and divide 4 tablespoon Hummus and 4 tablespoon Tzatziki between them. Stuff them with 100 g Lettuce and 80 g Roasted red peppers. Once the koftas are cooked, chop them up and add to the pita with 40 g Feta.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure you soak the skewers before threading the lamb on to them.
  • If preferred, you can use shop bought lamb mince.
  • If Za'atar isn't your thing, then you could use another spice blend like ras-el-hanout or even a Mexican or Italian blend for something different.
  • Stuff these pitas with any vegetables you like. It's a great fridge raid dish and a way to use up some vegetables.
  • Want a bit of a kick to these? Add a drizzle of chilli sauce or even add some chilli flakes in to the kofta mix.
  • Swap the feta for some grilled halloumi to change things up a bit.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1stuffed pita | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 870mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 5mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Claudia Lamascolo says

    January 15, 2021 at 1:33 pm

    5 stars
    I just ordered this out the other night I am so excited now I can make this at home thanks to you!

    Reply
  2. Courtney | Love & Good Stuff says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    5 stars
    These sound amazing! Lamb is one of my favourite meats, although we don't have it that often. You've given me a great reason to pick up some ground lamb next time I'm at the butcher! Can't wait to try these pitas!

    Reply
  3. Beth Pierce says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    Made this for my family and it has instantly become a new family favorite recipe! Looking forward to enjoying this again later this week!

    Reply
  4. Kelly Anthony says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    I love eating pitas just like these at home but the bread always falls apart. Do you have any tips to keep the pita bread from ripping?

    Reply
  5. Pam Greer says

    August 20, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    5 stars
    These are our favorite stuffed pita recipe!! The lamb has so much flavor and the veggies keep it light and healthy!

    Reply
  6. Traci says

    August 20, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is a mouthwatering recipe that's going to become a staple in my collection. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Jas @ All that's Jas says

    August 20, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    Lamb is my favorite meat and I always look for new recipes. Thanks for sharing, it looks super delicious!

    Reply
  8. kim says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! It's so easy, tasty and my whole family gobbled it up!

    Reply
  9. All That I'm Eating says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:24 am

    These sound great and they look so good too. Really like the idea of using za'tar!

    Reply
  10. Jeannette says

    August 20, 2019 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    Pita and lamb! What a sensational combo! This recipe is a winner because it's perfect for ANY occasion. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Eve says

    August 20, 2019 at 8:48 am

    We don’t cook lamb enough, but even my kids like it. I’m going to give this a try at the weekend. Maybe on the BBQ.

    Reply
  12. Jessica Formicola says

    August 20, 2019 at 2:51 am

    5 stars
    My family loves lamb, so I can't wait to make this for dinner this week!

    Reply
  13. Krissy Allori says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    This just looks so amazing. I can't wait to try it.

    Reply
  14. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    August 19, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    Pittas are perfect for a special lunch or a light dinner and I love all the extras you added.

    Reply
  15. Noelle says

    August 19, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe! Great use of lamb and pita is always a nice touch

    Reply
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