Yield :
- 4 burgers | Serving Size: 1 burger |
Ingredients :
- 1.5 lbs ground lamb
- (1 T minced garlic, 1⁄2 t cumin)
- (1⁄2 t ground coriander, 1⁄4 t pepper, 1⁄4 t salt)
- 1 T minced fresh mint
- 1 T minced fresh parsley
- 1 pkg whole wheat pita rounds
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 c chopped pistachios
- 2 c Greek-style yogurt
- 2/3 c peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
- 1⁄4 c chopped pistachios
- 1 T minced fresh cilantro
- (1⁄2 t salt, 1⁄4 t ground red pepper)
Preparation :
- Combine lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, pepper, salt, mint and parsley. Shape mixture into 4 patties. Grill patties over med-high heat, for 6 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches the desired temperature. Medium-Rare 145 F; Medium 160 F; Well-Done 170 F
- To make sauce: Combine yogurt, diced cucumber, 1⁄4 c pistachios, cilantro, salt and red pepper.
- Cover and chill up to 2 days. Spread desired amount of cucumber sauce over pitas. Top with lamb patty. Garnish with sliced cucumber and remaining 1⁄4 c chopped pistachios.
Nutritional Info :
- Calories: 675| Previous Points: 15 | Points Plus: 10 | Total Fat: 22.8 g | Saturated Fat: 7.1 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 159 mg | Sodium: 930 mg | Carbohydrates: 46.9 g | Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g | Sugars: 6.6 g | Protein: 68.8 g
