TJ's Mediterranean Lamb Burger Pita Pockets
Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Lamb Burger Pita Pockets
Ingredients
For the Lamb Burgers
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Ground Lamb
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce (or use store-bought)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Spring Mix
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside. (Alternatively, use your favorite store-bought Trader Joe's Tzatziki.)
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the Lamb Patties: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Ground Lamb with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the Lamb Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the lamb patties and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Warm the Pita Bread: While the lamb cooks, gently warm the pita bread. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, in a toaster oven, or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Assemble the Pita Pockets: Carefully cut each warm pita bread in half to create pockets. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce inside each pita half. Add a lamb patty, then fill with Trader Joe's Organic Spring Mix, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Feta Cheese Crumbles.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and healthy Trader Joe's Mediterranean Lamb Burger Pita Pockets!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Mediterranean Lamb Burger Pita Pockets
For the Lamb Burgers
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Ground Lamb
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking
For the Tzatziki Sauce (or use store-bought)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Assembly
- 4 pita bread
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Trader Joe's Organic Spring Mix
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeezed dry), chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside. (Alternatively, use your favorite store-bought Trader Joe's Tzatziki.)
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the Lamb Patties: In a medium bowl, combine the Trader Joe's Ground Lamb with garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the Lamb Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the lamb patties and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Warm the Pita Bread: While the lamb cooks, gently warm the pita bread. You can do this in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side, in a toaster oven, or microwave for a few seconds until soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Assemble the Pita Pockets: Carefully cut each warm pita bread in half to create pockets. Spread a generous amount of tzatziki sauce inside each pita half. Add a lamb patty, then fill with Trader Joe's Organic Spring Mix, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and a sprinkle of Trader Joe's Feta Cheese Crumbles.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and healthy Trader Joe's Mediterranean Lamb Burger Pita Pockets!