Lamb Pita Burgers

Lamb Pita Burgers

 Book: Cook'n with Pillsbury

 Chapter: Pork & Lamb

 Makes 6 servings

 Prep Time: 40 minutes - Yield: 6 sandwiches

BURGERS

1 pound ground lamb

1/2 cup finely crushed crackers crumbs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 cup water

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 egg

3 (6-inch) pita breads

TOPPING

1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes

1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumbers

1/2 cup sliced green onions

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint leaves

 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1. GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In large bowl, combine all burger ingredients except pita breads; mix well. Shape mixture into 6 patties, about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. In medium bowl, combine all topping ingredients.

 2. When ready to grill, place patties on gas grill over medium-high heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink in center, turning once.

 3. Meanwhile, wrap pita breads in 18x12-inch piece of foil; place on grill to warm during last 5 minutes of cooking. Cut pita breads in half; place 1  cooked patty in each half. Spoon salad topping into pita breads with  patties.

 TIP:To broil patties, place on broiler pan; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat using times above as a guide, turning once.