Falafel Beef Burgers
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch
YIELD: 4 servings.
My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them with an assortment of olives, peppers and pickles. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ingredients
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1/2 cup falafel mix
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or dried oregano
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) or turkey
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), halved
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1/2 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce
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4 lettuce leaves
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1 medium tomato, sliced
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1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine falafel mix, water and Greek seasoning. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
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2.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, cook burgers until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes on each side.
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3.
Stuff each pita pocket with a patty, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed pita half: 394 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 825mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein.
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