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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
4 x pita breads - (6" dia)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbl chopped fresh mint leaves
(or 1 tspn dried mint)
1 tsp sugar
1 sm cucumber seeded, chopped
1 lb ground lamb or beef
2 tbl water
1 tbl lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
2 x garlic cloves finely chopped
1 sm onion chopped
2 tbl vegetable oil
2 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions:
Instructions: Split each pita bread halfway around edge with knife; separate to form pocket.

Mix yogurt, mint and sugar in small bowl. Stir in cucumber.

Mix lamb, water, lemon juice, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic and onion. Shape mixture into 4 thin patties.

Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until no longer pink in center. Place cooked patty in each pita pocket. Top with yogurt mixture, lettuce and tomato.

Microwave Directions: Omit oil. Arrange patties on microwavable rack in microwavable dish. Cover loosely with microwavable paper towel and microwave on High 7 to 9 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Let stand covered 3 minutes.

This recipe yields 4 sandwiches.

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