Greek Burgers

Greek Burgers

Serves: 4
 
 
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Greek Burgers, you'll need:
  • 1 lb Extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cl Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Ground pepper
  • 1 medium Size plum tomato
  • 2 tbsp Flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 4
  • 6" whole-wheat pita pocket breads; Romaine lettuce lea
  • 1 small Red onion

Method

  • Mix ground beef garlic; lemon juice oregano leaves; cumin pepper plum tomato and parsley
  • Form into 4 patties about 3/4" thick
  • Grill or broil 4" from souce of heat ofr 3 minutes for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare
  • Cut the top thrie off each of four 6" whole-wheat pita pocket breads
  • Turn the cut-off piece round side down; tuck inside to pocket bread to reinforce bottom
  • Place a grilled burger in each pocket bread along with a romaine lettuce leaf and paper-thin slices from 1 sm red onion
  • Pass 1/4 cup Cilantro Chutney (page 218) to spoon into burgers
  • Note: These hamburgers could be made with lean ground lamb
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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