Recipe: Greek Style Burgers with Cilantro Chutney

GREEK STYLE BURGERS

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef*
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 t dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 med. size plum tomato
2 tablespoon. flat-leaf parsley, minced
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita pocket -breads
romaine lettuce
1 small red onion
1/4 cup cilantro chutney (recipe follows)

Mix ground beef, garlic; lemon juice, oregano leaves; cumin, pepper, plum tomato, and parsley. Form into 4 patties about 3/4-inch thick.

Grill or broil, 4-inches from source of heat, for 3 minutes, for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.

Cut the top off each of four 6-inch whole-wheat pita pocket breads. Turn the cut-off piece round side down; tuck inside to pocket bread to reinforce bottom.

Place a grilled burger in each pocket bread along with a romaine lettuce leaf and paper-thin slices from 1 small red onion.

Pass 1/4 cup Cilantro Chutney to spoon into burgers.

*Note: These hamburgers could be made with lean ground lamb too. Grill as you see fit.

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CILANTRO CHUTNEY
Makes 1 1/2 cups

4 cups cilantro leaves washed and chopped (approximately 2 bunches)
4 green chilies(optional)
2 tablespoon coconut
2 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt ( as per taste)
1/2 cup warm water

In a blender add all the ingredients to make a smooth paste. Add water slowly as needed to keep the blender running.