Mini Greek Burgers

Name: Mini Greek Burgers
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container); 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 16 mini (2 1/2-inch) pita breads (from one 7-oz bag); 1/2 medium cucumber, cut into very thin slices; 1/4 small red onion, cut into bite-size strips

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 17
Servings 16

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Take a taste trip to the Mediterranean in 30 minutes! Mini burgers are topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, cucumber and onion.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Aug 13, 2010

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Ingredients

Sauce

3/4 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed

Burgers

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Breads and Toppings

16 mini (2 1/2-inch) pita breads (from one 7-oz bag)
1/2 medium cucumber, cut into very thin slices
1/4 small red onion, cut into bite-size strips

Directions

1

In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
2

In large bowl, mix burger ingredients until well mixed. Shape beef mixture into 16 patties, about 1/4 inch thick.
3

Place 8 patties in 12-inch nonstick skillet; cook over medium-low heat about 3 minutes. Turn patties; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Remove patties from skillet; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining patties.
4

With serrated knife, cut pita breads in half horizontally. Place patties on bottom halves of breads. Top each patty with about 2 teaspoons sauce, several slices of cucumber and strips of onion. Cover with top halves of breads. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

tip 1
If you can't find mini pita breads, purchase regular-size ones and cut into quarters.
tip 2
Look for mini pitas in the deli or bakery section of your local grocery store.

Nutrition Information

90 Calories, 3 1/2g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 8g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 90

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 3 1/2g; 5%

Saturated Fat: 1 1/2g; 6%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 20mg; 6%

Sodium: 190mg; 8%

Potassium: 105mg; 3%

Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 6g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 6%; 6%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Take a taste trip to the Mediterranean in 30 minutes! Mini burgers are topped with a creamy yogurt sauce, cucumber and onion.

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