Grilled Lamb Burgers with Green Onions in Pita
Juicy lamb burgers are grilled and tucked into warm pita with fresh green onions. Simple and flavorful, this dish offers a fresh take on a classic burger.
| Serving Size | 6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 15 mins. |
| Cook Time | 15 mins. |
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground American Lamb
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 8 medium pita breads, whole wheat or regular, cut into halves
- Olive oil for brushing
- 2 cups finely chopped or shredded cucumber
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried mint
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
- In a large bowl combine lamb, green onions, cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt.
- Preheat grill or grill pan. Stuff the pita bread halves with the lamb mixture, spreading and filling to edges.
- Brush the pita on each side with olive oil and grill until the filling is cooked through and the pita brown and crispy, 5-7 minutes per side. Let cool 5 minutes.
- To prepare Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, drain cucumber of any liquid and combine with the yogurt, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper. Serve chilled with pitas.
Grilled Lamb Burgers with Green Onions in Pita
Juicy lamb burgers are grilled and tucked into warm pita with fresh green onions. Simple and flavorful, this dish offers a fresh take on a classic burger.
6 - 8
Prep: 15 mins.
Cook: 15 mins.
Preparation
- In a large bowl combine lamb, green onions, cumin, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt.
- Preheat grill or grill pan. Stuff the pita bread halves with the lamb mixture, spreading and filling to edges.
- Brush the pita on each side with olive oil and grill until the filling is cooked through and the pita brown and crispy, 5-7 minutes per side. Let cool 5 minutes.
- To prepare Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, drain cucumber of any liquid and combine with the yogurt, mint, garlic, salt, and pepper. Serve chilled with pitas.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground American Lamb
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 8 medium pita breads, whole wheat or regular, cut into halves
- Olive oil for brushing
- 2 cups finely chopped or shredded cucumber
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon crushed dried mint
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
