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Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce

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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.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

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

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Season yogurt sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 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.

    Step 3

    Preheat broiler. Place lamb patties on broiler rack and broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

    Step 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.

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