Slow-Cooker Shawarma with Herbed Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

Name: Slow-Cooker Shawarma with Herbed Tahini Yoghurt Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb boneless leg of lamb roast; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup Mountain High™ original whole milk plain yoghurt; 1/4 cup tahini; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 pita breads, halved and toasted; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

30 Minutes Prep8 Hours 30 Minutes Total
12 Servings
400 Calories per Serving

You don’t have to invest in a professional rotisserie oven to get the great flavors of shawarma at home. Our slow-cooker version is a breeze to make, and the Tahini Yoghurt Sauce adds a bright fresh element that most slow-cooker dishes lack.

Ingredient List

Lamb

3 to 4 lb boneless leg of lamb roast
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper

Tahini Yoghurt Sauce

1 cup Mountain High™ original whole milk plain yoghurt
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt

Serve-Withs

12 pita breads, halved and toasted
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

Preparation

Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place leg of lamb in slow cooker. In small bowl, mix olive oil, honey, salt, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, garlic powder and pepper. Pour mixture over lamb.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours. Transfer lamb to cutting board; cool slightly. Shred lamb, discarding any pieces of fat. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid; discard remaining liquid. Return shredded lamb and the 2 cups cooking liquid to slow cooker; toss to coat. Cover; cook on Low heat setting to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix yoghurt, tahini and lemon juice. Stir in remaining Tahini Yoghurt Sauce ingredients.
Serve lamb in pita breads with sauce; top with tomatoes and pine nuts.

Tips

Not in the mood for lamb? The Tahini Yoghurt Sauce is also great with grilled chicken or in lettuce wraps with cooked ground turkey or ground beef.
Want to add a little heat? Opt for hot smoked paprika.

Nutrition Information

Servings: 12

Serving size: 1 Serving

Amount per serving (Calories ): 400

Nutrition Facts
Food component / Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0g	% Value not available
Cholesterol	80mg	27%
Sodium	680mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate	37g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2g	9%
Soluble Fiber	0g	% Value not available
Sugars	4g	% Value not available
Protein	30g	% Value not available
Vitamin D	Value not available	6%
Vitamin E	Value not available	6%
Calcium	Value not available	10%
Iron	Value not available	20%
Potassium	490mg	14%
Thiamin	Value not available	35%
Riboflavin	Value not available	30%
Niacin	Value not available	40%
Vitamin B6	Value not available	10%
Vitamin B12	Value not available	35%
Pantothenic Acid	Value not available	8%
Phosphorus	Value not available	25%
Magnesium	Value not available	15%
Zinc	Value not available	35%
Manganese	Value not available	30%
Selenium	Value not available	60%
Copper	Value not available	15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.