Tzatziki Indian-Style Burgers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup plain fat free greek yogurt
1/3 cup cucumber, diced
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
16 oz 80% lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
2 tbsp diced pickled jalapeno peppers ( optional) or 2 tbsp fresh jalapenos (optional)
1 tsp finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp minced fresh garlic
1/4 tsp salt
4 whole wheat pita bread (halves)
4 tbsp hummus
3/4 cup romaine lettuce

Directions:

For the Sauce.
Place the Plain Greek Non-fat Yogurt in a small bowl, add mint and cucumber and mix until well combined. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
For the Burgers.
Place the ground beef in a medium size bowl. Add the Onions, Jalapenos, Mint, Cumin, Garlic, and salt. Mix until well combined. Separate the beef mixture into two sizable softballs. Create and form to patties.
Place the patties in a hot grill and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until patties are done (160 F Degrees), turning once.
Allow the patties to rest for 5-7 minutes. While they are resting prepare the pita pockets. Pull out the Yogurt sauce from the fridge and set aside. Place the 4 pita halves in the microwave 10-15 seconds or until soft & warm. Spread 1 Tbsp Hummus inside each pita half. Add a small amount of lettuce. Set aside.
With a Knife Cut each rested beef Pattie in half. This should result in 4 beef halves. Place each halved beef inside each halved pita pocket. Spoon Yogurt sauce in for the final touch and enjoy.
Helpful Tips: Jalapenos make a nice addition for flavor & heat, however if you are not a fan of heat, simply omit this ingredient. Most Pickled Jalapenos in a Jar are very mild. If using fresh Jalapeno be sure to remove the seeds.
The yogurt sauce will usually be enough to fill all four prepared Pita Burgers. If you really like a lot of sauce double the yogurt recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	257.9 Kcal (1080 kJ)
Calories from fat	119.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.3g	20%
Cholesterol	40.71mg	14%
Sodium	283.09mg	12%
Potassium	256mg	5%
Total Carbs	21g	7%
Sugars	1.2g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.92g	12%
Protein	14.37g	29%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	9.8mg	54%
Calcium	55mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.5 Kcal (852 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.5g	20%
Cholesterol	32.13mg	14%
Sodium	223.38mg	12%
Potassium	202mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.57g	7%
Sugars	0.94g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	12%
Protein	11.34g	29%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	7.7mg	54%
Calcium	43.4mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

5.7

Points
7

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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