Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

Info

Rating
Calories
562.0
Protein
32.0
Sodium
422.0
Fat
29.0

Description

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.

Tags

    Sandwich Dairy Garlic Lamb Broil Quick & Easy Yogurt Lunch Cucumber Bon Appétit Portland Oregon Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
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