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Turkish Lamb Burgers

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A cold couscous salad and steamed carrots sprinkled with mint would be lovely alongside. Finish with baklava.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup chopped green onions (about 4)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 6-inch-diameter pita breads, top 1/4 cut off each
1 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine lamb, 1/2 cup onions, 1 teaspoon salt, pumpkin pie spice, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl. Mix gently. Using moistened hands, form lamb mixture into 4 equal patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.

    Step 2

    Combine yogurt, cumin, remaining 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in small bowl. Stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium.

    Step 4

    Carefully open pita breads to make pockets; insert burger in each. Spoon in yogurt mixture and tomatoes, dividing equally, and serve.

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