Beef Kefta Patties With Cucumber Salad

Total Time: 16 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley (plus 2 tbsp., divided)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups english cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup plain fat-free greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 pita bread, quartered (6 inch size)

Recipe

• 1 heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. coat pan with cooking spray. combine beef, 1/4 cup parsley, cilantro and next 5 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a medium bowl. divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes per side or until desired degree of doneness.
• 2 combine cucumber and vinegar in a medium bowl; toss well. combine yogurt, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, juice, and pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. arrange 1 patty and 1/2 cup cucumber mixture on each of 4 plates. top each serving with about 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce. serve each with 2 pita wedges.