Lamb Burger Pitas with Two-Pepper Chutney
Lamb burgers are a tasty alternative to grilled chicken on a busy weeknight. This flavorful recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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