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Souvlaki open wrap

0
Lunch & Light Meals
Servings
1
  • Butternut squash, raw, 1 cup(s), cubes, peeled and diced
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp(s)
  • Paprika, ½ tsp(s), smoked
  • Oregano, dried, ½ tsp(s), leaves, plus extra to serve
  • Garlic, ½ clove(s), crushed
  • Lamb loin, choice, very lean, 3 oz(s), thinly sliced
  • Whole-wheat pita, 1 large pita(s) (6-1/2" dia)
  • Baby spinach, 1 cup(s)
  • Red onion, ¼ medium, sliced
  • Tomato, 1 medium, whole, e.g. Roma, sliced
  • Lemon, ¼ medium, wedges, to serve

Method

Place the butternut squash onto a microwave safe dinner plate. Cover with damp paper towel. Microwave on High for 2 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool. Mash with a fork. 

Combine the oil, paprika, oregano and garlic in a bowl. Add the lamb, stir to coat. 

Preheat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the lamb in a single layer. Cook 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a plate. 

Warm the pita bread in a sandwich press or microwave. Spread with mashed pumpkin. Top with spinach, onion, tomato, and lamb. Sprinkle with extra oregano. Serve with lemon. 

Nutrition facts per serving
Makes 1 serving

Food Groups

V
Vegetables
1.5
F
Fruits
0.1
C
Carbohydrates
3.3
PD
Protein/Dairy
1.1
Ft
Fats
0.9
S
Sweets
0

Nutrition Facts

Calories440
Total Fat11.4 g
- Saturated Fat2.7 g
Cholesterol56.1 mg
Sodium417 mg
Total Carbohydrate63.1 g
- Dietary Fiber10.1 g
- Total Sugars10.1 g
-- Added Sugars0 g
Protein27.8 g

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