Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce
- 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
- Mix first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl.
- Season yogurt sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- Preheat broiler.
- Place lamb patties on broiler rack and broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- 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.
nonfat yogurt, onion, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, ground lamb, fresh white breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, bread
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lamb-burgers-in-pita-with-yogurt-sauce-428 (may not work)