lamb-burgers-in-pita-with-yogurt-sauce-428.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Mix first 5 ingredients together in medium bowl. Season yogurt sauce to taste with salt and pepper.",
        "Mix lamb and next 5 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Season generously with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.",
        "Preheat broiler. Place lamb patties on broiler rack and broil until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.",
        "Open pita bread rounds; line bottoms with trimmed tops, if desired. Place lettuce, burger, then large spoonful of yogurt sauce in each round. Serve, passing sauce separately."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 cups plain nonfat yogurt",
        "1/2 medium onion, chopped",
        "1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced",
        "1 tablespoon minced garlic",
        "2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice",
        "1 pound ground lamb",
        "2/3 cup fresh white breadcrumbs",
        "1/2 medium onion, chopped",
        "2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley",
        "4 teaspoons minced garlic",
        "1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano",
        "4 pita bread rounds, top 1/4 trimmed from each (tops reserved)",
        "4 lettuce leaves"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Sandwich",
        "Dairy",
        "Garlic",
        "Lamb",
        "Broil",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Yogurt",
        "Lunch",
        "Cucumber",
        "Portland",
        "Oregon",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free"
    ],
    "title": "Lamb Burgers in Pita with Yogurt Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lamb-burgers-in-pita-with-yogurt-sauce-428"
}