Ingredients: Yogurt Sauce: 1 plum tomato, chopped.1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt,2 tablespoons light mayonnaise,3/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped.Salt and ground black pepper. Lamb Burgers: 11/4 pounds ground lamb,1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional).1 garlic clove, crushed with press.2 teaspoons ground cumin,4 (6-inch) pitas,1 medium Kirby (pickling) cucumber, unpeeled and sliced. Ingredients: 1. Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. 2. Prepare Yogurt Sauce: In small bowl, stir tomato, yogurt, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended; set aside. Makes about 3/4 cup. 3. Prepare Lamb Burgers: In medium bowl, combine lamb, walnuts, if using, garlic, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining mint until just blended. Shape lamb mixture into four burgers using BurgerMate. 4. Place burgers on very hot grill rack; cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium or until desired doneness, turning over once. Burgers should reach an internal temperature of 160°F. 5. To serve, cut off one-third from side of each pita; save for making crumbs another day. Place burgers in pitas with Yogurt Sauce and cucumber. |
