Turkish Lamb Pita Burgers

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup  bulgur, (see Ingredient Note)
  • 1 cup  boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons  whole coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons  whole cumin seeds
  • 3/4 cup  nonfat plain yogurt, preferably Greek (see Ingredient Note)
  • 1/4 cup  finely chopped scallion greens
  • 1/4 cup  chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 2 tablespoons  chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon  freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon  lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon  sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons  freshly ground pepper, divided
  • 2 cups  diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup  finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces  ground lamb
  • 4 ounces  93%-lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup  finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1   large egg
  • 2 tablespoons  chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon  cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon  ground allspice
  • Pinch of  ground cinnamon
  • 6   whole-wheat pita breads, warmed

Description

Heavy On Exotic Spices, This Decadent Sandwich Is A Great Way To Familiarize Yourself With The Joys Of Turkish Cooking. Lean Turkey Blended With Lamb Lightens The Mix. Stuff The Patties Into Warm Pita Bread Or Roll The Mixture Into Meatballs And Serve Wit

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