Greek Lamb Burgers
Serve burgers in pita bread pockets with tomato and cucumber mixture. Top with a dollop of yogurt.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
3 tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsps lime juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cumin
3 Tbsps olive oil
1 lb. ground lamb
2 tsps mint, or 2 Tbs. fresh, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
8 Kalamata or black olives, pitted and finely chopped
4 pita breads, cut in half
1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
Method
- Combine tomatoes and cucumbers in a salad bowl.
- Combine next 4 ingredients and salt and pepper to taste in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Cover and set aside.
- Turn on broiler. Combine lamb and next 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gently form into 1 inch thick patties. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Broil burgers 4-5 minutes per side or until lamb is slightly pink inside.
