Posted in Greek, Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup seeded and pared cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup non-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 2 pitas
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
Directions
- Oil skillet and add onion and garlic.
- Cook until soft over low heat stirring constantly.
- Place in mixing bowl with lamb, lemon juice, oregano and cumin and mix thoroughly.
- Shape into 2 patties.
- Place on rack of broiler and broil 3 to 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until desired doneness.
- Combine cucumber, yogurt and mint in small bowl and mix.
- Cut around edge of each pita bread and pull open to form pocket.
- Fill each pita with half the lettuce and tomato, 1 lamb patty and half the yogurt mixture.
