Feta stuffed pita burgers

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 tablespoons Milk
2 tablespoons Cornmeal
1 tablespoon Onion; finely chopped
1 Clove garlic; minced
¼ teaspoon Dried oregano; crushed
⅛ teaspoon Lemon pepper seasoning
½ pounds Lean ground lamb
½ pounds Lean ground beef
⅓ cup Finely crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon Ouzo liqueur (optional)
¼ teaspoon Ground cumin
¼ teaspoon Ground red pepper
2 larges Pita bread rounds; split
2 cups Shredded spinach

Directions

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the milk, cornmeal, onion, garlic, oregano, lemon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add meats; mix well.

Shape into eight ¼" thick patties. Combine feta, remaining milk, and ouzo. Place 1 tablespoon feta mixture in centers of 4 patties.

Top with remaining patties; press edges to seal. Combine cumin and red pepper; sprinkle onto patties. Grill burgers, on an uncovered grill, directly over medium-hot coals for 7 minutes. Turn and grill for 6 to 8 minutes more for medium doneness; serve in pitas with spinach.

Nutritional information per serving: 334 cal., 31 g pro., 22 g carbo., 13 g fat, 93 mg chol., 384 mg sodium, 500 mg potassium, 2 g dietary fiber. US RDA: 31% vit. A Better Homes and Gardens Prize Tested Recipes By Ellen Burr Truro, Mass.

posted by Tiffany Hall-Graham

Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 04-18-95

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