Lamb and Turkey Pita Burgers

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Grill marks connected a health-conscious entree successful wintertime mean a win-win for luncheon oregon dinner. This crockery is particularly suited for a nighttime erstwhile squad signifier oregon extended bureau hours make the multiple-mealtime effect astatine home; the lamb-turkey patties reheat easy successful the microwave oregon successful a partially covered skillet. Diners tin assemble their ain sandwiches erstwhile and arsenic they spot fit.

Serve with a cucumber salad.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-6

For the burgers

Six 4- oregon 5-inch-wide pitas
1/4 mean onion
1 tablespoonful herb paste
1/4 spoon kosher salt
1/8 spoon crushed cinnamon
1/8 spoon crushed ginger
12 ounces thin crushed lamb
12 ounces thin crushed turkey breast
12 tiny lettuce, arugula oregon radicchio leaves

For the sauce

2 juicy citrus wedges
1/4 cupful low-fat mayonnaise (do not usage nonfat)
1/4 spoon crushed cumin
1/8 spoon crushed reddish pepper

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 6)

Calories
410
Fat
21 g
Saturated Fat
7 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Sodium
500 mg
Cholesterol
85 mg
Protein
27 g
Fiber
4 g
Sugar
3 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from "Cooking Light Crave! Stacked, Stuffed, Cheesy, Crunchy and Chocolaty Comfort Foods" (Oxmoor House, 2013).

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published February 19, 2013

Updated March 14, 2026