Baked Kofta Pita Sandwich

Ingredients

ground lamb

Pescatariangreen lentils, cookedcook until tender, then mix with remaining ingredients

1 1/3 lb2 cups

egg

Egg-freeground flaxseedmix with 3 tbsp water, let sit 5 min

1 egg2/3 tbsp

bread crumbsplain

2/3 cup

garlicminced

1 cloves

saltkosher

2/3 tsp

ground sumac

1 2/3 tsp

ground cumin

1 1/3 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

Greek pitawarm

4

hummus

to taste

Italian parsleyfresh, stems removed

1 bunch

baby arugula

4 oz

tomatocut into wedges

2

English cucumbersliced into rounds

1

onionsliced into rounds or half-moons

1

olives

to taste

jalapeno pepper

optional

Method

1. 01Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. 02Combine lamb, egg, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, sumac, cumin, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika in a large bowl. Knead with clean hands until well combined.
3. 03Form mixture into small balls, flatten into patties, and arrange 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. Use two sheets if needed.
4. 04Bake 20-25 minutes until well-browned and cooked through.23 min
5. 05While kofta bakes, mix equal amounts of sumac, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Set aside. Prepare pita, hummus, and fixings.
6. 06Remove kofta from oven and sprinkle spice mixture on top.
7. 07Spread hummus on pita, top with arugula and parsley.
8. 08Add 3-4 kofta patties per pita and desired fixings: tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, jalapenos.
9. 09Serve folded or open-faced.