Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A nice change from a plain hamburger! Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves |
1 teaspoon lemon pepper |
1 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
1/3 cup chopped cucumber |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 pita pocket bread, halved and warmed |
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices |
Directions:
1. Combine dried basil leaves, lemon pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
2. In another small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, salt and 1 tsp of herb mixture
3. Reserve.
4. Shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
5. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over both sides of patties.
6. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
7. Place patties in hot skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once.
8. Patties should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
9. To serve, place a burger in each pita half.
10. Add two tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired.
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