Easy Personal Lamb Pita Pizzas Recipe
The key word here is PERSONAL. As in, this is just for me. Or just for you. I love you, but we’re not sharing. These little pita pizzas are basically permission to make your own pizza exactly how you like it — no compromises.
As a proud American, I know as well as you that pizza gives us life, liberty and the pursuit (and almost always achievement) of happiness. And word on the street says today is National Pizza Day – finally a political cause I can get behind. Truly the perfect excuse for an easy pizza night at home.
Also – today is Fat Tuesday! The day in which we are encouraged to indulge before the doom of Lent comes creeping tomorrow morning. Better make that TWO personal pitas, amiright? It’s an easy meal that satisfies every craving in extra minutes.
Just a few ingredients go into making these pizzas perfect: flavored hummus, seasoned meat and fresh toppings. Mix n’ match your favorite toppings to make this your own – go on, get personal with it.
My pizza was made up of garlic hummus, cinnamon-spiced lamb, chopped mint and sliced kalamatas. If you want to go more traditional, you could top the hummus with a little pizza sauce or even use a little melty mozzarella in lieu of feta (or in addition to… let’s be honest). The pitas crisp under a broiler for a few minutes each side, and then finish under the broiler just to melt the cheese. Dinner will be yours… ALL YOURS… in less than 30 minutes.
This is one of those easy pita pizzas that doubles as the perfect lazy homemade pizza night idea. A fun way to feel creative without messing with pizza dough or waiting for delivery pizza.
Happy National Pizza Day; may you feel blessings on blessings on this treasured holiday.
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PERSONAL LAMB PITA PIZZAS
- 2 whole wheat or gluten-free pitas
- 6 tbs. flavored hummus (I love the roasted garlic varieties)
- 1/2 lb. ground lamb (can substitute lean ground beef or turkey)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. oregano
- salt + pepper
optional toppings: kalamata olive slices, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, chopped mint leaves, tzatziki sauce (recipe below)
tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup plain 2% greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber, peeled
- 1 clove garlic, minced
How to Make Personal Lamb Pita Pizzas Recipe
start by browning your meat: in a medium skillet, heat 1 tbs. olive oil then add in ground lamb and break up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon and cook until no pink meat remains. Add diced onion and minced garlic to your pan, cook over medium low heat until onions are translucent.
Preheat your oven to its broiler setting. Brush each pita with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with oregano and place on cookie sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully – they can burn very fast under broiler!) or until pita tops are golden brown and crisp. Flip over, brush with a little more olive oil & sprinkle more oregano. Repeat for second pita side and remove to cool slightly.
top pitas by placing 3 tablespoons of hummus on each pita and spread gently to the edges with a spoon or spatula. Add on seasoned meat and finish with your desired toppings (minus any fresh herbs or tzatziki – save those for after melting cheese). Place pitas back under broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese, top with any fresh herbs and enjoy!
for tzatziki sauce:
grate peeled cucumber and squeeze in cheesecloth or clean dishtowel to remove excess water. Place into small bowl and combine with yogurt, lemon juice and minced garlic. Season to taste!
Why You’ll Love This Pita Pizza Recipe
- It’s a pita pizza — fast, personal, customizable, and so satisfying.
- Uses whole wheat pita bread or whatever you have on hand — truly the perfect base.
- No rolling out pizza dough (bless).
- Ready in minutes, ideal for a busy night or a fun DIY pizza night.
- A Greek pita pizza vibe with hummus, lamb, mint, olives… but adaptable for traditional toppings too.
- Tastes even better the next day with a quick broil.
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Easy Personal Lamb Pita Pizzas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 whole wheat or gluten-free pitas
- 6 tbs. flavored hummus I love the roasted garlic varieties
- 1/2 lb. ground lamb can substitute lean ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. oregano
- salt + pepper
- optional toppings: kalamata olive slices, crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, chopped mint leaves, tzatziki sauce (recipe below)
tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup plain 2% greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber peeled
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- start by browning your meat: in a medium skillet, heat 1 tbs. olive oil then add in ground lamb and break up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt, pepper and cinnamon and cook until no pink meat remains. Add diced onion and minced garlic to your pan, cook over medium low heat until onions are translucent.
- Preheat your oven to its broiler setting. Brush each pita with olive oil, sprinkle lightly with oregano and place on cookie sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes (watch carefully – they can burn very fast under broiler!) or until pita tops are golden brown and crisp. Flip over, brush with a little more olive oil & sprinkle more oregano. Repeat for second pita side and remove to cool slightly.
- top pitas by placing 3 tablespoons of hummus on each pita and spread gently to the edges with a spoon or spatula. Add on seasoned meat and finish with your desired toppings (minus any fresh herbs or tzatziki – save those for after melting cheese). Place pitas back under broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese, top with any fresh herbs and enjoy!
