3 fried pita tzatziki Recipes

plain 2% reduced-fat greek yogurt, chopped fresh mint, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, divided, garlic cloves, minced, cucumber (about 8 oz), peeled, seeded, and shredded, whole-wheat pitas, halved, organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, ground cumin, spanish smoked paprika, ground red pepper, fresh lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, loosely packed arugula, thick) tomato slices

ground beef (feel free to add ground lamb or pork to the mix), lemon juice, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, salt (or to taste), black pepper, onion, finely minced, cayenne pepper, breadcrumbs, greek pita breads (can use pita pockets if in a pinch), olive oil, for brushing, water, for dipping, tomato (optional), onion (optional), tzatziki (made with yogurt, not sour cream) (optional), aioli (or donair sauce) (optional), harissa (optional), lettuce (optional), french fries (optional), coleslaw (optional)