Simple, easy to prepare, and incredibly flavorful. Every bite was something different. Whether it was the spiced juicy lamb burger, the crunchy pistachio, the fresh mint, dill, or the tart yogurt sauce. Pour yourself a nice glass of white wine because after creating this outstanding dish – you deserve it.
Total Time
1hr
4.5
10 Ratings
Author: Vodka & Biscuits
Servings:
4
Ingredients
Burger
•
1
lb
Ground Lamb
•
1
Shallot
•
1
clove
Garlic
•
1
Tbsp
Fresh Dill
, roughly chopped
•
1/2
Tbsp
Mediterranean Spices
or A pinch each of cumin, crushed coriander, dried oregano, dried rosemary, cinnamon, and anything else you desire
•
1
pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
•
4
Pita Bread
Pesto
•
1
cup
Fresh Mint Leaves
•
1/4
cup
Pistachios
•
1/4
cup
Olive Oil
•
to taste
Feta Cheese
, crumbled
•
to taste
Salt
Yogurt
•
1/2
cup
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt
•
1
Tbsp
Lemon Juice
•
to taste
Fresh Dill
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Add the
Ground Lamb (1 lb)
,
Fresh Dill (1 Tbsp)
,
Mediterranean Spices (1/2 Tbsp)
,
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch)
,
Salt (to taste)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
to a large bowl.
2.
Grate the
Shallot (1)
and
Garlic (1 clove)
over the meat, wiping off any excess stuck to the grater. Mix everything together with your hands - don't be afraid to get your hands dirty!
3.
Scoop a fourth of the meat and form it into a burger. With your thumb, make an indent on the top of the patty. Transfer to a plate and repeat for the next three patties. Place the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour.
4.
Fire up the grill to a medium flame. Once hot, place the burgers down and cook 6-7 minutes on each side - only flipping once! Once cooked to desired doneness, transfer to a clean plate to rest. Add
Pita Bread (4)
to grill and heat until charred.
5.
For the pesto, combine the
Fresh Mint Leaves (1 cup)
,
Pistachios (1/4 cup)
, and
Olive Oil (1/4 cup)
in a food processor and pulse. Adjust olive oil as needed. Season with
Salt (to taste)
. Fold in
Feta Cheese (to taste)
.
6.
For the yogurt sauce, combine
Fat-Free Greek Yogurt (1/2 cup)
,
Lemon Juice (1 Tbsp)
,
Fresh Dill (to taste)
,
Salt (to taste)
, and
Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
in a bowl and stir.
7.
To assemble, put burgers into pitas and top with pesto and yogurt sauce.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
744
FAT
44.6 g
PROTEIN
31.4 g
CARBS
54.1 g
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