LEBANESE BURGERS

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb (0.75 kg) lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 3 pita bread, halved
• Minted Yogurt Sauce*
• Shredded lettuce*

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (beef through cayenne pepper). Shape mixture into 6 oval patties.
2. Grill patties over medium heat on natural gas barbecue until completely cooked. Serve in pita halves with Minted Yogurt Sauce and lettuce.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup diced seeded Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced seeded English cucumber
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp slivered fresh mint
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/8 tsp salt

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.