Lamb Burger Pitas with Two-Pepper Chutney

Time: 30 minutes.

Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1  large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1/2  cup  lightly packed mint leaves
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  garlic clove
• 1  teaspoon  cayenne
• 2  teaspoons  freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1  teaspoon  salt, divided
• 1  pound  ground lamb
• 1/2  cup  chopped cilantro
• 1  teaspoon  ground coriander
• 1  teaspoon  ground cumin
• 2  pita breads (6 in. wide), halved
• Lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. Preheat a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°). Put bell pepper, mint, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt into a food processor and pulse just until coarsely chopped. Set chutney aside.

2. In a medium bowl, combine lamb, cilantro, remaining 1 tsp. pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt, the coriander, and cumin until blended. Form into 4 patties, each about 1/2 in. thick.

3. Lightly oil grill and cook burgers, turning once, until done the way you like, about 6 minutes total for medium. Cut burgers in half and put 2 halves into each pita piece, then tuck in lettuce leaves. Serve chutney on the side.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

361 (50% from fat)

Protein:

23g

Fat:

20g (sat 6.9)

Carbohydrate:

22g

Fiber:

3g

Sodium:

816mg

Cholesterol:

76mg