Smashed Pita Burger with Tzatziki
Serves
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
For the tzatziki:
½ cucumber, grated
6.7 oz (190 g) Greek yogurt
juice from 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
½ cucumber, grated
6.7 oz (190 g) Greek yogurt
juice from 1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
For the burger:
1 lb (450 g) ground lamb
½ red onion, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 pita breads
1 lb (450 g) ground lamb
½ red onion, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 pita breads
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
569
Fats
32 g
Protein
30 g
Carbs
42 g
Instructions
- To make the tzatziki, grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater. Place the cucumber onto some kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumber. In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, mint, olive oil, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Place the ground lamb into a large bowl, adding the onion, garlic, mint, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined, then roll into 4 even-sized balls.
- Heat a flat top grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the balls of meat on the hot surface. Using a heavy pan or burger press, smash the pita bread down on top of the burger until it is as flat as you can make it. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the meat is cooked through, then flip over and cook for a further minute.
- Remove from the skillet and serve the burger with tzatziki and other toppings.