Categories: Burgers
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup bulgur
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp whole coriander seeds
- 2 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped scallion greens
- 4 tbsp chopped parsley, divided
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 2 cups diced tomato
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 oz. ground lamb
- 4 oz. ground turkey
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- 6 pita breads, warmed
Directions
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Combine bulgur and boiling water in a small bowl; let stand until the water is absorbed and the bulgur is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain any excess liquid.
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Meanwhile, heat coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until they begin to pop and are fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Scrape into a small bowl to cool, then crush in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
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Combine 2 tsp of the spice mixture with yogurt, scallions greens, 2 tbsp parsley, mint, oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and 1/2 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Combine tomato, red onion and oil in another bowl.
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Preheat broiler. Coat a broiler pan with cooking spray.
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Place the reserved bulgur, the remaining spice mixture, the remaining 2 tbsp parsley and the remaining 1 tsp pepper in a large bowl. Add lamb, turkey, yellow onion, egg, garlic, cayenne, salt, allspice and cinnamon. Gently combine, without overmixing, until evenly incorporated. Form into 12 equal balls, then form each into an oval patty.
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Place the patties on the prepared broiler pan. Broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes total.
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Slice open the warmed pita breads. Fill with 2 burgers, about 1/3 cup tomato mixture and 2 tbsp yogurt sauce on each.