Lamb Burgers with Minted Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 small white onion, grated
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 pita bread, halves
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 English cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 1/4 cup minced white onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• salt
• shredded lettuce
• sliced tomato
• cucumber
• onion

Directions

1. 1

   For the mint tzatziki blend the yogurt with the oil and lemon juice.

2. 2

   Add the cucumber, onion, garlic, mint, and pepper.

3. 3

   Taste and add salt.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate while preparing the lamb burgers.

5. 5

   Preheat grill to medium high.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine lamb and remaining ingredients.

7. 7

   Form into 12 small patties around 3/4 of an inch thick.

8. 8

   Place on hot grill and cook 5 minutes on the first side, four on the other.

9. 9

   You want the outside nicely browned with a bit of pink remaining in the middle.

10. 10

    Serve three each in a pita half with the shredded lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.

11. 11

    Offer the Minted Tzatziki at the table.