Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce
These burgers balance rich, juicy lamb with salty pops of feta and a whisper of oregano, all tucked into soft pitas. A creamy cucumber–mint sauce adds cool freshness against the warm patties, while tomato and red onion bring crisp bite. Serve Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend cookout.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Make patties: Put the garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat and toast until speckled brown. Peel, mince, and set aside.
- 2
Break up the lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the minced toasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper; use a fork to mix. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Toss each portion back and forth between your cupped hands to make a ball. Pat with your fingertips to flatten to about 4 inches wide. Refrigerate the patties.
- 3
Make sauce: Stir together the cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 4
Cook patties: Build a hot fire on one side of the grill. Replace the rack. When the coals are covered with white ash, set the patties on the rack and close the lid. Grill until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Transfer the patties to a plate to rest.
- 5
Toast the pitas on the hot grill until speckled brown and warm, about 1 minute per side. Split the toasted pitas crosswise. Spread about 2 tablespoons of sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and a burger patty. Spread the remaining sauce over each burger. Cap with the remaining pita halves.
- Calories 912.34 kcal High 46%
- Protein 36.3 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 72.45 g 26%
- Total Fat 46.34 g High 59%
- Saturated Fat 23.96 g High 120%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 150.17 mg High 50%
- Sodium 734.05 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 2.01 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 359.78 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 4.21 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 247.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 54.04 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 30.46 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 912.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Dried Oregano, Fresh Mint. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 912.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce healthy?
- Lamb and Feta Pita Burgers with Cool Cucumber Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 912.34 calories and 36.3 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 734.05 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 23.96 g (120% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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