Barbecue Lamb Pita Pizza
Courtesy of American Lamb Board 8 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 15 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 c. chopped bell pepper |
| 1 c. chopped onion |
| 1 lb. ground American Lamb |
| 4 tsp. garlic salt |
| 2 c. bottled barbecue sauce, divided |
| 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper |
| 8 pita breads (5 to 7-in.) |
| 8 canned pineapple slices, cut in half |
| 1 c. shredded provolone cheese |
Directions:
1. Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add bell pepper and onion, cook over medium-high heat for 2 min. Add lamb, garlic salt and cook until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain well.
2. In bowl, mix together barbecue sauce and cayenne pepper. Add 1 c. barbecue sauce mixture to cooked lamb. Spread 2 Tbsp. remaining barbecue sauce on each pita bread. 3. Top each pita bread with 4 pieces pineapple and 1/2 c. lamb mixture. Sprinkle each pita with 2 Tbsp. cheese.
4. Bake in 400°F oven until topping is hot and cheese is melted. Cut each pizza into 4 or 8 wedges.
* May be served as an appetizer. Yield--64 servings.
* Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board
Nutrition:
Calories: 399; Total Fat: 14g; Cholesterol: 47mg; Total Carbs: 49g; Fiber: 4g; Protein: 18g; Sodium: 1405mg;