Main DishesJanuary 06, 2014
Calories
343
Sodium
134mg
5% DV
Fat
18g
28% DV
Protein
20g
41% DV
Carbs
20g
6% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
Lamb Burger with Chunky Mint Tzatziki
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4
2/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, seeds scooped out, skin peeled off, and cut into chunky half moons
1/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1 bunch roughly chopped chives (about 1/3 cup), divided
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano (divided)
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons fresh juice from 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces ground lamb
A drizzle of olive oil
2 warm pitas
1/2 English cucumber, seeds scooped out, skin peeled off, and cut into chunky half moons
1/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaves
1 bunch roughly chopped chives (about 1/3 cup), divided
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh oregano (divided)
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
2 teaspoons fresh juice from 1 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces ground lamb
A drizzle of olive oil
2 warm pitas
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tablespoon chopped oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2
In a large bowl, gently combine the lamb, remaining 2 teaspoons garlic,remaining chives, remaining oregano leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Form the mixture into two burgers, and drizzle on both sides with olive oil. Season liberally with salt. Preheat a coal or gas grill to high heat. Alternatively, rub a grill pan with olive oil and preheat over medium-high heat until lightly smoking. Grill burgers, turning occasionally, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the center registers 125 to 130°F for medium rare, or 135 to 140°F for medium, 5 to 9 minutes. Transfer to a large plate and tent with foil for 3 minutes
3
Stuff burgers in pita and serve with tzatziki.
Nutritions
Calories
343
Sodium
134mg
5% DV
Fat
18g
28% DV
Protein
20g
41% DV
Carbs
20g
6% DV
Fiber
3g
13% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat8g43%
Polysaturated Fat1g11%
Monosaturated Fat8g51%
Cholesterol72mg24%
Sodium134mg5%
Potassium445mg12%
Protein20g41%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber3g13%
Sugar7g14%
Vitamin A355IU7%
Vitamin B60.41000000000000003mg20%
Vitamin C5mg8%
Calcium130mg13%
Iron3mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.