GREEK LAMBURGERS
1 lb. ground lamb
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. dried crumbled oregano
juice of half a lemon
finely grated peel of half a lemon
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
whole-wheat pita bread halves, toasted
yogurt sauce (below)
lettuce, tomato, and onion, sliced

Combine the lamb, olive oil, oregano, lemon, lemon peel, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands, then form into four large, flattish patties. Place the patties on a greased broiler pan and broil for a few minutes on each side, until browned.
Serve in warm pita halves with yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, and onion.


YOGURT SAUCE
3/4 c. lowfat plain yogurt
1/4 tsp. dried crumbled mint leaves, or 1 tsp chopped fresh mint
a squeeze of lemon juice
a dash of salt
several grinds of black pepper
1/4 c. diced seeded cucumber (optional)

Combine the ingredients in a bowl and chill 1/2 hour to allow flavors to blend.