LAMB BURGERS IN PITA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Scott Snyder

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound ground lamb
2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 pita bread rounds, top 1/4 trimmed from each (tops reserved)
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

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.