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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