Caribbean Lamb with Mint Yogurt Sauce

These lamb patties are also excellent when stuffed into grilled pita bread and topped with the yogurt sauce. Serve with cooked Couscous (1/2 cup = 88 calories) & green salad = 55 calories

• 1 pound  ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon  ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon chile powder

In a medium bowl, combine the lamb with the parsley, onion, garlic, allspice and chile powder.  Shape the lamb mixture into 4 patties.

Place the Steak Plate in the top of the grill and the Grilling Plate in the bottom.  Set the lock lever to the front, unlocked and sloped position. Set the temperature to Medium to allow the grill to preheat. When the green light goes off, the grill is preheated.   Place the lamb patties on the Grilling Plate and grill for 6 minutes.  Check the lamb with the tip of a knife and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes, or according to your preference.  Serve with Mint Yogurt Sauce.  Serves 4.

Mint Yogurt Sauce

• ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
• ½ cup  nonfat sour cream
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon  clover honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely minced

In a small bowl combine the yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, honey and mint leaves, mixing well to blend.  Cover and refrigerate until use.

Calories: 365