Minted Gyro Burger

Name: Minted Gyro Burger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1 pound ground lamb; Salt and pepper to taste; SAUCE; 2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell® Mint Sauce; 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 1/2 medium cucumber; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 2 pita bread rounds; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

Prep Time 20 min

Cook Time 10 Min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 pound ground lamb
Salt and pepper to taste
SAUCE
2 tablespoons Crosse & Blackwell^® Mint Sauce
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 medium cucumber peeled, seeded and diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Sugar
2 pita bread rounds warmed
1 cup fresh spinach leaves

Directions

Step 1
HEAT grill to medium heat or heat broiler. Combine oregano, cumin and garlic powder in large bowl. Add lamb and mix well. Form into 4 patties, about 3/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil about 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
Step 2
COMBINE mint sauce, yogurt, cucumber, green onion and sugar in small bowl. Stir until mixed. Split open each pita half, forming a pocket. Place burger in each pocket. Top with spinach and yogurt mixture.