Feta and Lamb Burger Pitas
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Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 544 |
| pro | 31 g |
| total fat | 27 g |
| sat. fat | 12 g |
| carb | 43 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 143 mg |
| sodium | 1,129 mg |
| potassium | 454 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 20 |
| iron | 30 |
| vit A | 5 |
| vit C | 2 |
| folate | 48 |
Add leaf lettuce, sliced cucumbers and chopped tomatoes to the pita for extra crunch, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 4 pita breads, (with pockets)
- 1/2 cup crumbled Canadian feta cheese
- 2 tbsp sliced kalamata olives
- Patties:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb ground lamb
Preparation
Patties: In bowl, beat egg with water; stir in bread crumbs, onion, garlic, vinegar, mustard, salt, oregano and pepper. Mix in lamb. Shape into four 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), 12 to 14 minutes.
In bowl, combine plain yogurt with chopped mint.
Cut off top third of each pita; invert and place in bottom of pita. Place 1 burger in each; top burger with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and olives.
Place patties on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until digital thermometer inserted sideways into centre reads 160°F (71°C), 12 to 14 minutes.
In bowl, combine plain yogurt with chopped mint.
Cut off top third of each pita; invert and place in bottom of pita. Place 1 burger in each; top burger with yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with Feta cheese and olives.
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: July 2009
- Keywords : Main Course; Grill/Barbecue; Lamb; Yogurt; Feta; Mint; Bread;
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