Greek Lamb Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground lamb
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp dried mint
1 tsp dried oregano
3/4 cup feta, finely crumbled
ground black pepper
8 -10 kalamata olives
3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
2 cups cucumbers, peeled , seeds removed and chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 tbsp olive oil
4 pita breads (2 large pita's cut in half to make pockets , or 4 small pita's cut open at the top)
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Directions:

In a bowl mix together, lamb, garlic, mint, oregano, feta, black pepper and the olives.
Form into 4 patties and set aside.
In another bowl mix together the tomatoes, cucumber and onion.
Make a dressing of the lime juice, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil, mix in with the tomato mixture.
Grill or fry the burgers 4 to 5 minutes on each side, try to keep them slightly pink in the middle.
Serve the burgers in the pita pockets together with the tomato mixture and topped with yogurt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	745.23 Kcal (3120 kJ)
Calories from fat	415.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.18g	71%
Cholesterol	111.47mg	37%
Sodium	846.06mg	35%
Potassium	763.09mg	16%
Total Carbs	46.79g	16%
Sugars	9.46g	38%
Dietary Fiber	3.28g	13%
Protein	33.19g	66%
Vitamin C	15.8mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	19.4mg	108%
Calcium	354.8mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.28 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.49g	71%
Cholesterol	25.32mg	37%
Sodium	192.18mg	35%
Potassium	173.33mg	16%
Total Carbs	10.63g	16%
Sugars	2.15g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	13%
Protein	7.54g	66%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	26%
Iron	4.4mg	108%
Calcium	80.6mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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