SPICED LAMB WITH HUMMUS AND PICKLED ONIONS

¾ cup cider vinegar

2 tsp granulated sugar

¼ tsp salt

½ red onion, very thinly sliced

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground lamb

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp ground cumin

pinch each pepper, cinnamon and cayenne pepper

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 small whole wheat pitas, each cut in 8 wedges

¾ cup hummus

In bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar and half of the salt; stir in red onion. Let stand 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain

Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, heat half the oil over medium-highheat; cook lamb, until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.

Drain, discard fat; transfer to bowl.

In same skillet, feat remaining oil over medium heat.

Add yellow onion; cook, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic, chili posder, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and remaining salt; cook for 1 minute.

Stir in lamb; cook until warmed, about 5 minutes.

Stir in most of cilantro.

Serve lamb mixture topped with hummus and pickled onions and sprinkled with reserved cilantro, with pita wedges on the side.