Greek Burger With Arugula And Feta

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 whole wheat pita bread
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 4 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 cups arugula
• 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
• 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 cup peeled peeled seeded and diced cucumber

Recipe

• 1 cut 1/4 (triangular shaped) from each pita. chop the cut out pieces, transfer to a small bowl and sprinkle with milk. let soak 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze excess milk.
• 2 puree soaked bread, onion, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice in a food processor. transfer back to bowl and mix in lamb. season with salt and pepper then form 4 patties.
• 3 heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add patties. cook until medium, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
• 4 whisk yogurt, mint, garlic, mustard and honey in a small bowl. stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 warm pitas in toaster oven, oven, or microwave if desired. open each pita and stuff with burger, arugula, and red onion. add tomato, kalamata olives, and cucumber if desired. serve with dressing and feta.