Lamb-Feta Burgers with Tzatziki

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Yields1 Serving

TZATZIKI:
 1 cup grated seedless cucumber
 ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
 1 tsp garlic paste
 ½ tsp grated lemon zest
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 ¼ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp Black pepper
BURGERS:
 1 ¼ lbs lean ground lamb
 3 oz feta cheese
 2 tbsp grated fresh onion
 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
 ½ tsp garlic paste
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp Black pepper
 1 small zucchini
 1 yellow summer squash
 4 pita breads
 4 butter lettuce leaves
 4 slice tomato

1

Tzatziki: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

2

Burgers: In a large bowl, gently combine lamb, feta, onion, oregano, garlic paste, salt, and pepper; form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Refrigerate burgers.

3

Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-hot fire (or heat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat). Lightly coat burgers and squash slices with olive oil cooking spray. Grill burgers 9 minutes, turning once or twice, for medium-rare doneness. Grill squash slices 2 minutes per side, until tender, and pita breads 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.

4

To assemble, place lettuce and tomato slices on half of the pitas, then top with a burger, some tzatziki, and grilled squash slices. Top with remaining pita. Serve with extra tzatziki on the side.

Ingredients

TZATZIKI:
 1 cup grated seedless cucumber
 ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
 1 tsp garlic paste
 ½ tsp grated lemon zest
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 ¼ tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp Black pepper
BURGERS:
 1 ¼ lbs lean ground lamb
 3 oz feta cheese
 2 tbsp grated fresh onion
 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves
 ½ tsp garlic paste
 ½ tsp kosher salt
 ½ tsp Black pepper
 1 small zucchini
 1 yellow summer squash
 4 pita breads
 4 butter lettuce leaves
 4 slice tomato

Directions

1

Tzatziki: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

2

Burgers: In a large bowl, gently combine lamb, feta, onion, oregano, garlic paste, salt, and pepper; form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties. Refrigerate burgers.

3

Prepare an outdoor grill with a medium-hot fire (or heat a stovetop grill pan over medium heat). Lightly coat burgers and squash slices with olive oil cooking spray. Grill burgers 9 minutes, turning once or twice, for medium-rare doneness. Grill squash slices 2 minutes per side, until tender, and pita breads 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.

4

To assemble, place lettuce and tomato slices on half of the pitas, then top with a burger, some tzatziki, and grilled squash slices. Top with remaining pita. Serve with extra tzatziki on the side.

Lamb-Feta Burgers with Tzatziki
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