Pita Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork

• 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
• 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 small cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 2 6-inch pita bread or 6-inch flat bread, halved

Directions

1. 1

   In medium bowl, combine ground pork, 2 tablespoons of the yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder and pepper; mix well.

2. 2

   shape mixture into 4 oval shaped patties, 1/2 inch thick.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine remaining yogurt, parsley, green onions, lemon peel, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remamaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   It is recommended to grill the patties covered for approximately 11 to 14 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.

6. 6

   We have cooked them in a skillet as well.

7. 7

   You have to be careful because the meat is lean and it tends to stick.

8. 8

   Place patties, cucumber and tomato slices topped with yogurt sauce in pita halves.

9. 9

   ENJOY!