Description
Juicy Greek-style lamb burgers tucked into soft pita and loaded with crisp veggies, tangy feta, and cool tzatziki. A flavorful Mediterranean twist that feels bright, fresh, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 1 slice white bread, crust removed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
- 6 pita bread rounds
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Thinly sliced tomatoes
- Thinly sliced red onion
- 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the bread pieces and milk until softened.
- Add shallots, garlic, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper, and mix gently.
- Add the ground lamb and combine lightly until everything is distributed evenly.
- Shape the mixture into patties of similar size.
- Cook the patties using your preferred safe method until fully done and browned on the outside.
- Warm the pita rounds until soft.
- Assemble each pita with lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, tzatziki, and the cooked lamb patty.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Mix the lamb gently for a tender texture.
- Slice toppings thinly so they layer well inside the pita.
- Use extra tzatziki for dipping if desired.
- Pita can be lightly warmed for better flexibility.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg