Description
Do something different for your burgers this week and try incorporating some Mediterranean flavors. These Greek burgers are topped with a delicious herb-feta sauce that will have you coming back for more. Plus, they're easy to make and perfect for a summer BBQ. Give them a go!
Ingredients
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, divided
- ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 small red onion
- 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ cup pitted black olives. - 2 pitas, halved, split, and warmed
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 plum tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- Cooking spray
Instructions
To prepare burgers, pulse onion in a food processor until it is coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; add lamb or beef, pepper, 1 teaspoon oregano, and salt. Gently mix the mixture with your hands just until combined (do not overmix). Shape into four ½-inch-thick patties.
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties; cook for 3 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees F).
Divide pita bread evenly among four serving plates; top each with 1 patty, ½ cup yogurt sauce, cucumber, tomato, olives, and lettuce. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 pita half and 1 patty)