Tzatziki sauce, made from yogurt, cucumber, and mint, is as commonplace in Greek cuisine as ketchup is on American tables. It makes a perfect accompaniment to this Greek-inspired meal of ground-lamb burgers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber peeled, seeded, and grated (¾ cup)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt preferably whole milk yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper
- 1- 1/2 lb. ground lamb
- 1/2 small onion minced (¼ cup)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt and pepper
- 4 pita breads (6-inch)
- Iceberg lettuce for serving
- 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes sliced, for serving
Directions
- Heat grill or grill pan to high. Make tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, mint and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make burgers: In a medium bowl, use a fork to gently combine lamb, onion, parsley, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Gently form mixture into 16 small patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Grill until medium-rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- To serve, warm pitas on the grill or directly over a gas burner, turning occasionally. Halve pitas, and fill with lettuce, burgers, tomato, and tzatziki.
Nutrition Info
Per serving: 541 calories; 24.2 grams fat; 36.8 grams protein; 41.8 grams carbohydrates; 2.5 grams fiber
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