My Big Fat Bison Pita

A tasty bison pita recipe drizzled with a spicy yogurt mix.


Ingredients

Bison Patties:

  • 1 lb lean ground bison meat
  • 1 tbsp each chopped fresh rosemary, oregano, mint, cilantro and basil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp fresh, minced garlic
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
  • Salt Black pepper

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients together and form into 5 oz patties.
  2. Grill on BBQ until well done.


Spiced Yogurt: 

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp minced fresh garlic
  • Salt Black pepper

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients together.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: 

  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1 roasted red pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

For 3 Pitas: 

  • 3-5 oz bison patties
  • 12 roma tomato slices
  • 3/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber and red onion marinated in canola oil and white wine vinegar.
  • 3 leaves red leaf lettuce
  • 1/3 cup spiced yogurt
  • 3 tbsp roasted red pepper hummus

Method

  1. To asssemble the pitas: Spread the inside of the pita with the hummus.
  2. Place the cooked bison patty inside the pita, add 1/3 of the cucumber/onion mix and a leaf of lettuce, and drizzle with the spiced yogurt mix.

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