Lamb Burgers with Fennel Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A crunchy yet creamy mixture of fennel, sour cream, yogurt, and mint tops these Greek-style burgers served in pitas. Seasoned feta and olives flavor the patties. Ingredients:
2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 bulb) |
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream |
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt |
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint |
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind |
1 tablespoon honey |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese with basil and garlic |
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives |
2 tablespoons greek seasoning (such as mccormick) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 pound lean ground lamb |
1 pound ground turkey breast |
cooking spray |
4 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half |
Directions:
1. Prepare grill or broiler.
2. To prepare salad, combine first 10 ingredients (fennel through garlic).
3. To prepare burgers, combine cheese and next 5 ingredients (cheese through turkey) in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
4. Place patties on a grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 4 minutes on each side or until done.
5. Cut patties in half. Place 2 patty halves and 1/4 cup salad in each pita half.
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