Gyro-Burger with Yogurt Sauce
Courtesy of American Lamb Board 4 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 10 Min. Cook Time • Tomato Salad and fresh fruit| Ingredients |
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| 1 lb. ground American Lamb |
| 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed |
| 1/2 tsp. garlic powder |
| 1/2 tsp. pepper |
| 1/4 tsp. onion powder |
| 1/4 tsp. ground cumin |
| 1/4 tsp. salt |
| 2 pita bread rounds (6-in.), halved crosswise |
| 1 c. chopped fresh spinach or lettuce |
| Yogurt sauce (see below) |
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| Yogurt Sauce: |
| 3/4 c. lowfat plain yogurt |
| 1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 c.) |
| 2 green onions, thinly sliced |
| 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint or 1 tsp. dried mint, crushed |
| 1/4 tsp. sugar |
| 1/4 tsp. garlic powder |
| salt, optional |
Directions:
1. In large bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cumin and salt. Add lamb; mix well. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4-inch thick.
2. Grill over medium coals or broil about 5 min. on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
3. In medium bowl, combine yogurt, chopped cucumber, sliced green onion, mint and sugar. Split open each pita half forming a pocket. Place gyro-burger in each pocket; top with chopped spinach and yogurt mixture.
Nutrition:
Calories: 438; Total Fat: 21g; Cholesterol: 113mg; Total Carbs: 21g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 33g; Sodium: 427mg;