Grilled Lamb Burgers With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 x leaves leaf lettuce
- 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 lb lean grnd lamb
- 2 Tbsp. dry bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp. fat-free plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint
- 2 x egg whites
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 c. fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 c. seedless diced cucumber
- 3 Tbsp. minced red onion
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh mint
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
- 4 x regular-size pita breads warmed
Directions
- Heat grill. Arrange lettuce and tomatoes on a serving platter; chill.
- For the Burgers: In a large mixing bowl, combine lamb, bread crumbs, yogurt, mint, egg whites, garlic, cumin and oregano. Shape into 4 (4-inch) patties. Cover and chill and prepare the sauce.
- For the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, onion, mint, salt and garlic; set aside.
- Grill burgers 10 min, turning once or possibly till cooked through. Cut pitas and burgers in half. Tuck burgers into pita pockets and arrange on serving platter. At the table serve with lettuce, tomatoes and sauce to spoon into pitas.
- This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 260g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 393 | |
| Calories from Fat 263 | 67% |
| Total Fat 29.25g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 13.08g | 52% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium 522mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 9.14g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 5.16g | 3% |
| Protein 22.42g | 36% |
