Mediterranean Lamb Burgers |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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From Paula Deen's Quick and Easy Meals Special Issue Magazine May 2009. The Pita rounds in the instructions can be store bought. No recipe for them is provided. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground lamb |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint |
1 tablespoon miced fresh parsley |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 cupes greek yogurt |
2/3 cup peeled seeded, and diced cucumber |
1/4 cup chopped pistachios |
1 tablespoon miched fresh cilantro |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 teaspoon ground red pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, mint, parsley, cumin, coriander, pepper, and salt. Shape mixture into 5 patties.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (350-400). Spray grill with nonstick nonflammable cooking spray.
3. Gril, covered wtih a grill lid, for 7-8 minutes on each side, or until an instant0read thermometer reads 160 degrees when inserted in the center.
4. In small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, pistachios, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread desired amount of Cucumber yogurt sauce over pita rounds. Top each with lamb patty. Garnish with cucumber, pistashios, and fresh mint if desired.
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