Lamb Burgers

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds lean ground lamb

1 small onion, chopped

½ cup pine nuts

4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Pinch of chili pepper

2 cloves garlic, crushed

Salt and pepper

Pita breads

Feta cheese, chopped

Salad greens, chopped

Tomatoes, chopped

SAUCE

1 cup Greek yogurt

½ teaspoon mint, chopped

Lemon wedges

1 clove garlic

DIRECTIONS

• Place the ground lamb, onion, pine nuts, fresh mint, cumin, coriander, chili pepper, one garlic clove, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix together until thoroughly combined.


• Divide into 8 burgers. *You can also shape ground lamb mixture into logs and thread onto wooden skewers that have been soaked in cold water and dried.


• Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.


• Grill burgers over hot coals for 4 minutes on each side, turning only once until the juices run clear.


• Warm the pita bread on grill.


• Line the pita bread with salad greens and tomatoes and top with cooked burger.  Sprinkle with crumbled feta.


• Combine the yogurt, mint, and garlic. Drizzle over burger and top with a squeeze of lemon.