Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, minced.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano,
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint,
1 teaspoon sea salt,
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper,
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb,.
4 pita rounds, cut in half or with one-third of top cut off, toasted.
Toppings: Cucumber Yogurt Sauce; lettuce leaves; thin red onion slices; pepperoncini pepper, pickle, or cucumber slices.

Directions: 

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, and mix well. Add lamb, and combine.  Form patties using BurgerMate. Sprinkle with additional sea salt and pepper. Grill burgers over medium-high heat, turning only once, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from grill, cover loosely, and let rest about 5 minutes.

2. Open and line each toasted pita with about 2 tablespoons Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, a lettuce leaf, an onion slice, and pepperoncini pepper, pickle, or cucumber slices. Place burgers in pita rounds. Serve additional sauce on side, if desired.

English cucumbers are thin, long, and nearly seedless; they often come shrink-wrapped. If you can't find one, a regular cucumber will do.

MAKES: about 1 2/3 cups 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Ingredients:

2 green onions, minced.
1/2 English cucumber, grated and drained well.
1 garlic clove, minced.
Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 to 3 tablespoons juice),
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint,
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley,
1/2 teaspoon sea salt,
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

Directions: 

Combine all ingredients, and stir to blend. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.