Lamb Burger Pitas with Two-Pepper Chutney

Ingredients

• 1 large red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup lightly packed mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pita breads (6 in. wide), halved
• Lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat a grill for medium heat (350° to 450°). Put bell pepper, mint, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne, 1 tsp. pepper, and 1/2 tsp. salt into a food processor and pulse just until coarsely chopped. Set chutney aside.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, combine lamb, cilantro, remaining 1 tsp. pepper and 1/2 tsp. salt, the coriander, and cumin until blended. Form into 4 patties, each about 1/2 in. thick.
3. 3. Lightly oil grill and cook burgers, turning once, until done the way you like, about 6 minutes total for medium. Cut burgers in half and put 2 halves into each pita piece, then tuck in lettuce leaves. Serve chutney on the side.
4. Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.