Gyro-Burger with Yogurt Sauce

4 servings
Preparation time:  15 minutes
Cook time:  10 minutes

1        pound ground American Lamb
1        teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2     teaspoon garlic powder
1/2     teaspoon pepper
1/4     teaspoon onion powder
1/4     teaspoon ground cumin
1/4     teaspoon salt
2        pita bread rounds (6-inch), halved crosswise
1        cup chopped fresh spinach or lettuce

Yogurt Sauce
3/4     cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2     medium cucumber, peeled and chopped (about 2/3 cup)
2        green onions, thinly sliced
1        tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/4     teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4     teaspoon garlic powder
Salt, optional

In large bowl, combine oregano, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, cumin and salt.  Add lamb; mix well.  Form into 4 patties, about 3/4-inch thick.  Grill over medium coals or broil about 5 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.

In medium bowl, combine yogurt, chopped cucumber, sliced green onion, mint and sugar.  Split open each pita half forming a pocket.  Place gyro-burger in each pocket; top with chopped spinach and yogurt mixture.

Nutrition per serving:  438 calories, 33 g protein, 21 g carbohydrate, 21 g total fat (50% calories from fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 427 mg sodium, 9 mg niacin, 0.23 mg vitamin B6, 3 mcg vitamin B12, 4 mg iron, 6 mg zinc.

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board