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Middle Eastern Sliders

published: August 7th 2009
source: Lesa Jackson

4 pita breads
1 ½ pounds ground chuck
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Fresh ground salt and pepper to taste
1 romaine heart, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup dill pickle slices
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
¾ cup store bought hummus

Preheat a grill to medium-high. Stack the pitas and wrap in heavy-duty foil; place on the grill and cover to warm.

In a large bowl, combine the beef with the cumin, ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, shape into twelve 1/3 inch thick patties. In another bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, and pickles; toss with the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.

Remove the pitas from the grill. Transfer the beef patties to the grill, cover and grill for 2 minutes on each side for medium. Spread each pita with some of the hummus, then top with some of the salad and 3 patties. Serve with lemon wedges.