Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   5 minutes

Cook Time
   15 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Pan Broiling
   Pan Frying or Sauté
   Stir Fry

Beef Type
   Ground Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
• 1 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 pita pocket breads, halved and warmed
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

Instructions

Combine dried basil leaves, lemon pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.

In another small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, salt and 1 tsp. of herb mixture. Reserve.

Shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over both sides of patties.

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Place patties in hot skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once. Patties should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.

To serve, place a burger in each pita half. Add two tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Info per serving:  (1 burger, with toppings, 6 oz. ) 212 calories; 6.5 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 2.5 g monounsaturated fat); 66 mg cholesterol; 299 mg sodium; 12 g carbohydrate; 2.1 g fiber; 26 g protein; 8.5 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 3.0 mg iron; 25.7 mcg selenium; 6.1 mg zinc.