Pita Burgers Recipe

Name: Pita Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; ¾ teaspoon grated lemon, rind of; ½ teaspoon sugar; 12 small cucumber, sliced; 1 medium tomatoes, sliced; 2 6-inch pita bread or 2 6-inch flat bread, halved

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
¾ teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
½ teaspoon sugar
12 small cucumber, sliced
1 medium tomatoes, sliced
2 6-inch pita bread or 2 6-inch flat bread, halved

1
In medium bowl, combine ground pork, 2 tablespoons of the yogurt, basil, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder and pepper; mix well.
2
shape mixture into 4 oval shaped patties, 1/2 inch thick.
3
In a small bowl, combine remaining yogurt, parsley, green onions, lemon peel, sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and remamaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; mix well.
4
Set aside.
5
It is recommended to grill the patties covered for approximately 11 to 14 minutes or until pork is no longer pink in center.
6
We have cooked them in a skillet as well.
7
You have to be careful because the meat is lean and it tends to stick.
8
Place patties, cucumber and tomato slices topped with yogurt sauce in pita halves.
9
ENJOY!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Pita Burgers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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