Lamb Burgers In Pita With Yogurt Sauce

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Meats			1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

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

INSTRUCTIONS

1998    
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.  Bon AppÃ©tit April 1995 Scott Snyder: Portland, Oregon
Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@pctech.net> on Mar 16,

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