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Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce




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List of Ingredients




FOR THE CUCUMBER-YOGURT SAUCE:
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup chopped cucumber
2 tsp Pepper-Herb Mix, divided use (recipe follows)
1/4 tsp salt

FOR THE BURGERS:
1 lb lean ground beef
2 pita pocket breads, halved and warmed
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 thin slices

Recipe



Combine yogurt, cucumber, 1/2 teaspoon herb mix and salt in a small bowl; reserve.

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

Meanwhile heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes. Place patties in skillet and cook 6-8 minutes turning once. Season with salt, if desired.

TO SERVE:
Place a burger in each pita half; add 2 tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired

*PEPPER-HERB MIX
2 tablespoons dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage

Combine all ingredients. Store, covered, in airtight container. Shake before using to blend. (Makes about 1/3 cup)

Servings: 4