Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano, divided
• 1/4 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp salt, divided
• 1 small red onion
• 1 lb. ground lamb or ground beef
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 whole-wheat pitas, halved, split and warmed
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 plum tomato, sliced

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler to high.

2. Mix yogurt, feta, 1 tbsp. oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.

3. Cut 1/4-inch-thick slices of onion to make 1/4 cup. Finely chop more onion to make 1/4 cup. Mix the chopped onion and meat in a large bowl with the remaining 2 tbsp. oregano and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Form into 4 oval patties, about 4 inches by 3 inches.

4. Grill or broil the burgers, turning once, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes per side. Serve in pita halves, with the sauce, onion slices, cucumber and tomato.

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