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Ingredients
1/4 cup minced onion
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 pound ground lamb
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp each oregano leaves and ground
cumin
1/2 cup seeded pared cucumber, diced
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 pitas (2 ounces each)
1/2 cup each shredded lettuce and diced
tomato
Method
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Spray small skillet with nonstick cooking
spray; add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, until softened about 30 seconds.
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Transfer to medium mixing bowl, add lamb,
lemon juice, oregano, and cumin and mix to thoroughly combine.
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Shape into 2 equal patties.
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Spray rack in broiling pan with nonstick
cooking spray and broil patties, turning once, for 3 to 5 minutes on
each side or until done to taste.
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In small serving bowl combine cucumber,
yogurt, and mint and stir to combine, set aside.
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To serve, using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 of
the way around edge of each pita; open to form pocket.
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Fill each pita with half of the lettuce
and tomato, 1 lamb patty, and half of the yogurt mixture.
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MAKES 2 SERVINGS.
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