PITA PIZZA

This is a nutrient dense version of pizza and can be eaten guilt free!  The fresh veggies, herbs and dried spices compliment the warm, nutty flavors of the whole wheat pita crust.  This is healthy, easy and a creative way to enjoy one of life’s simple pleasures. 

THE PIZZA

1 lb. ground lamb

1 tsp dried Oregano

1 tsp dried cumin

Whole-wheat pita bread

Olive oil

Sea salt

Hummus (see recipe for hummus below)

Feta cheese

Kalamata olives

Cherry tomatoes

Cucumber

Mint

Juice of ½ lemon

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a skillet, add the lamb and dried spices.  Brown the lamb until fully cooked.  Remove the fat by straining in a colander.  Set aside.

Prepare your pizzas

Place pitas on a cookie sheet.  Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle sea salt over each pita.  Add a spread of hummus.  Layer on the ground lamb and the remaining ingredients through the cherry tomatoes.

Bake in oven until pitas are golden and crispy on the edges, about 10-12 minutes.  Remove from oven and add cucumber, mint and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Serve hot with an extra side of hummus for dipping.