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Ingredients
For yogurt sauce: 12 Ounces plain yogurt
2 Small garlic cloves
1/4 Teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons shredded fresh mint leaves, or to taste
For burgers: 2 Pounds ground lamb
1/2 Cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives, 12 to 15
6 small pita loaves
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced
2 small green bell peppers, cut in rings
1 red onion, sliced thin
Directions
Make yogurt sauce: Mince and mash the garlic with the salt. Drain yogurt in a sieve lined with a dampened paper towel set over a bowl 30 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with the garlic and mint.Prepare grill and oil rack. Set grill 5-6 inches from coals. In a bowl gently combine the lamb, feta and olives. Form into 6 patties about 1 thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill for about 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Split pitas form a pocket. Transfer burgers to pita pockets and top with tomatoes bell peppers and onion. Serve burgers with yogurt sauce. "
