Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Called tzatziki in Greece, this yogurt sauce can also be used on a baked potato as a nonfat alternative to sour cream. To prevent the pita bread in this recipe from getting soggy, place the trimmed portion of the bread down into the pocket to act as a sponge for the lamb drippings and yogurt. Ingredients:
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt |
1/2 medium onion, chopped |
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
1 pound ground lamb |
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs |
1/2 medium onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
4 teaspoons minced garlic |
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano |
4 pita bread rounds, top 1/4 trimmed from each (tops reserved) |
4 lettuce leaves |
Directions:
1. Mix first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Season yogurt sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Mix lamb and next 5 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Season generously with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Preheat broiler. Place lamb patties on broiler rack and broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Open pita bread rounds; line bottoms with trimmed tops, if desired. Place lettuce, burger, then large spoonful of yogurt sauce in each round. Serve, passing sauce separately.
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