Mediterranean Lamb Burgers Pita Recipe

6 Servings

Ingredients

Yogurt sauce:

• 12 ounces plain yogurt

• 1 clove garlic, mashed

• 2 tablespoons shredded mint leaves

Burgers:

• 1 ½ lbs fresh ground lamb

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

• salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

• ½ cup chopped Kalamata olives

• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

• 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar

• ½ cup crumbled goat or feta cheese

• 6 pitas

Preparation

To make yogurt sauce:

Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel for 30 minutes. Transfer drained yogurt to a small bowl and stir in garlic paste and mint.

To make burgers:

Combine lamb, garlic, rosemary, and salt pepper.  Grill 4 inches from medium heat source for 7 to 8 minutes each side.

In a bowl combine olives, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer burgers to pita pockets and sprinkle with goat cheese. Top with chopped salad. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce.

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