Gyro Burger

 Ingredients

    1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
    1/2 cup chopped peeled seedless cucumber
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    1 1/4 pounds ground lamb
    2 teaspoons Greek seasoning (such as McCormick)
    6 whole-grain pita breads
    6 large Boston lettuce leaves
    2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
    1/2 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

1. Heat gas grill to medium-high or coals in a charcoal grill to medium-hot. Lightly coat grill rack with oil or cooking spray.
2. In a medium-size bowl, stir together yogurt, feta cheese, cucumber, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Mix together lamb and Greek seasoning. Form into 6 equal-size patties, about 4 inches in diameter. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
4. Cut off top quarter of pita bread to form a pocket. Fill each with lettuce, tomato, onion, some of the yogurt sauce and a lamb burger. Serve remaining yogurt mixture on the side.

Tip

    *Tip:

    Line grill with a layer of foil for easier cleanup.

nutrition information

Per Serving: 

cal. (kcal) 480, 

Fat, total (g) 21, 

chol. (mg) 95, 

sat. fat (g) 9, 

carb. (g) 40, 

fiber (g) 6, 

pro. (g) 34, 

sodium (mg) 534, 

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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