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 cucumbers
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pita pocket bread, halved and warmed
1 medium tomatoes, cut into 8 thin slices
Directions:
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.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.