We have been trying to make healthier food choices this year. We've loosely been following the Mediterranean diet. In googling meal ideas, a recipe for Greek burgers popped up. I originally passed it by since red meat is supposed to be limited on the Mediterranean diet but I couldn't stop thinking about them so I decided to make it one of our splurge meals. To make it a little healthier, I used whole wheat pitas, piled on the fresh veggie toppings, and used low fat yogurt in the sauce.
Greek Burgers
with Lemon Dill Sauce
• 4 tablespoons dill In a mixing bowl, mix together all
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt sauce ingredients except water.
• 12 tablespoons mayo or miracle whip Add water by 1/2 teaspoonful until
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice you get the consistency of a thick
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder drizzle. Refrigerate.
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• water
Burgers:
• 1 pound ground beef In a separate bowl, combine beef,
• 1 pound ground lamb lamb, red onion, oregano, and
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced salt and pepper. Divide the meat
• 3 tablespoons oregano mixture into 8 patties. Grill burgers
• salt and pepper, to taste until internal temperate reaches 160°.
Toppings:
• 4 whole wheat pita pockets, halved Place burgers in pita halves with
• tomato, sliced tomato, onion, cucumber, feta
• red onion, sliced and the lemon dill sauce.
• cucumber, sliced
• lettuce
• crumbled feta
Notes
Pairs well with Greek fries dipped in the lemon dill sauce and a green salad.
Sauce recipe can be halved if just using it for the burgers.
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