Spiced Lamb Flatbread with Fresh Mint Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 (6-inch) pita rounds
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3/4 pound ground lamb
• 1 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush pitas with 1 tablespoon oil and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, combine tomato paste, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and pepper. Add lamb and blend with spices, being careful not to overmix. (Lamb can be prepared up to a day ahead; cover and chill until ready to cook.)
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add seasoned lamb and cook 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through. Use a wooden spoon to stir and crumble into small, bite-sized pieces. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
4. Bake oiled pitas until toasty, about 7 to 8 minutes. Leave pitas whole or cut into wedges.
5. Spread hummus on pitas. Top with a spoonful of lamb mixture, a dollop of Greek yogurt, a drizzle of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of chopped mint.