The Exotic Cheeseburger with Cucumber Tzatziki

The Exotic Cheeseburger:

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 5 oz (150 g) crumbled Canadian Feta cheese
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 pita bread rounds, halved
• Leaf lettuce and sliced tomatoes
• Cucumber Tzatziki

Cucumber Tzatziki:

• 1 cup (250 mL) plain yogurt
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded English cucumber, squeezed dry
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 tsp (2 mL) sugar
• Salt and pepper, to taste

 

To Make:

The Exotic Cheeseburger:
Combine beef, egg, Canadian Feta cheese, oregano and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 4 round patties. Barbecue until well cooked.
Place patties in pita bread pockets lined with lettuce and tomatoes. Serve with Cucumber Tzatziki.

Cucumber Tzatziki:
Combine yogurt and all the ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Makes 1 cup (250 mL).
This sauce can be kept in the fridge for a week