Greek Style Hamburger Pitas

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Ingredients

  • 6 pita bread
  • 2 lbs ground pork (or lamb or combination)
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 chopped garlic cloves
  • 12 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 cup chopped green onion
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 34 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cucumber, sliced

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl, combine pork, 4 teaspoons yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 of the garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Mix together well.
  3. Shape into 6 oval-shaped patties.
  4. Grill, broil or fry until cooked through, approximately 11-14 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, mix together remaining yogurt, cilantro, green onion, lemon peel, sugar and remaining garlic.
  6. To serve, put the patty in the pita pocket and top with yogurt mixture, placing tomato and cucumber on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

402 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20g 40% DV
Total Fat 11g 14% DV
Carbs 65.9g 24% DV
Fiber 16.9g 60% DV
Sugar 7.1g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10064.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1903.8mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 19mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 204mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 168.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 854.3mg 66% DV
Iron 23mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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