PITA BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE

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Make and share this Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BrendaM

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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 tomatoes, cut into 8 thin slices

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 404.5, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 27.4

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