Beef Kefta Patties With Cucumber Salad

• ground sirloin↗1 lb
• fresh flat-leaf parsley (plus 2 tbsp., divided)↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh cilantro, chopped↗1⁄4 cup
• fresh ginger, peeled and chopped↗1 tablespoon
• ground coriander↗2 teaspoons
• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• English cucumbers, thinly sliced2 cups
• rice vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• plain fat-free Greek yogurt↗1⁄2 cup
• fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pita bread, quartered (6 inch size)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 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. 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.