Tasty Greek Lamb Wraps with Home-made Pitas

Picture this… you’re lazed out on a deckchair on a small beach in Santorini. You hear your name called then turn to see a fresh hot lamb souvlaki coming your way. You can smell it already, hand-marinated skewered lamb, fluffy garlic sauce, fresh and punchy Greek salad, all cradled in a warm pita-bread. Whilst we can’t bring the sands and seas of the Greek Islands to you… we can bring you a simple Greek Lamb Wrap recipe that will have you almost completely transported to that dream holiday! Read below for a quick, easy and delicious lamb souvlaki recipe which will have you singing ABBA into the night.

How to make Tasty Greek Lamb Wraps with Home-made Pitas

Prep Time: 15 minutes        |        Cook Time: 10 - 12 minutes        |        Serves: 6 - 8

Ingredients

• 1 Killarnee Lamb rolled boneless lamb leg
• 1 tbsp The Olive Tree olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp Stonemill oregano leaves
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• Juice and zest of 2 lemons
• 120g The Fresh Salad Co rocket
• 2 small red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 punnets bellino tomatoes, quartered
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced
• 200g Emporium Selection Greek fetta, crumbled
• 200g Deli Originals tzatziki dip
• Lemon wedges, spring onions and mint leaves, to serve
• 2 packs Bakers Life white mini wraps, or make your own (see below)

Home-made Pitas:

• 700g White Mill self raising flour
• 700g Lyttos natural Greek yogurt
• The Olive Tree garlic flavoured olive oil
• Seasoning

Method

1. Prepare lamb, fat trimmed and cut into 3cm cubes
2. Place lamb, oil, garlic, oregano, mint, lemon juice and zest in a large, snap-lock bag. Season. Rub to coat lamb. Set aside for 10-15 minutes, to marinate.
3. Heat a large, non-stick griddle pan over medium-high heat and cook lamb, turning, for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned and cooked to your liking. Set meat aside on a plate, cover with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
4. Remove wraps from packet and wrap in foil. Place in oven at 170°C for 2-3 minutes until just warm.
5. To serve, spread tzatziki over base of wrap. Divide lamb, rocket, onion, tomato and cucumber between wraps.
6. Top with crumbled fetta, spring onions and mint leaves with lemon wedge on the side.
7. To make pita breads, mix flour, seasoning and yogurt in a bowl. Ensure they are combined well. If mix is too dry, add more yogurt. If too wet add more flour. Tip onto floured bench and drizzle with garlic oil. Knead to form a ball. Divide into 12 golf ball-sized pieces. With your hands, flatten out the bread to approximately half a centimetre thick. Heat frypan and spray with oil. Cook each flatbread until toasted and golden on each side.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greek Lamb Wraps

How do I make pita bread?

Pita breads are simple to make and are a delicious addition to any dish. First you make a yogurt based dough and knead into a ball. Divide the dough, flatten them out and fry until golden on each side.

What is tzatziki?

Tzatziki is a classic yogurt based Greek dip. Its key ingredients include yogurt, cucumber, garlic and fresh herbs such as dill. It is a staple of Greek cuisine and can be eaten as a dip with bread or crackers, or eaten with meat such as lamb or chicken.

What is lamb souvlaki?

Lamb souvlaki is a famous Greek way of preparing lamb. Tender pieces of lamb are threaded onto a skewer and marinated in herbs. Then the souvlakis are grilled over coal or BBQ until cooked and smokey.