Title: Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce
Categories: None
Yield: 1 Servings

2 c Plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 md Onion; chopped
1/2 Cucumber; peeled, seeded,
-diced
1 tb Minced garlic
2 ts Fresh lemon juice
1 lb Ground lamb
2/3 c Fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 md Onion; chopped
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley
4 ts Minced garlic
1 1/4 ts Dried oregano
4 Pita bread rounds; top 1/4
-trimmed from each, (tops
-reserved)
4 Lettuce leaves

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.

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

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.

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

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.

4 Servings

Bon Appétit April 1995 Scott Snyder: Portland, Oregon

Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy on Mar 16, 1998