Pita Burgers

Total Time: 44 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 14 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 2 6-inch pita bread or 2 6-inch flat bread, halved

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl, combine ground lamb, 2 tablespoons of the yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder and pepper; mix well.
• 2 shape mixture into 4 oval shaped patties, 1/2 inch thick.
• 3 in a small bowl, combine remaining yogurt, parsley, green onions, lemon peel, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remamaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well.
• 4 set aside.
• 5 it is recommended to grill the patties covered for approximately 11 to 14 minutes or until lamb is no longer pink in center.
• 6 we have cooked them in a skillet as well.
• 7 you have to be careful because the meat is lean and it tends to stick.
• 8 place patties, cucumber and tomato slices topped with yogurt sauce in pita halves.
• 9 enjoy!