Pita Burgers with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

A nice change from a plain hamburger!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

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 cucumber
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2  pita pocket bread, halved and warmed
• 1  medium tomatoes, cut into 8 thin slices

Directions

1. Combine dried basil leaves, lemon pepper and onion powder in a small bowl.
2. In another small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, salt and 1 tsp of herb mixture
3. Reserve.
4. Shape ground beef into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
5. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over both sides of patties.
6. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
7. Place patties in hot skillet and cook 6-8 minutes, turning once.
8. Patties should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F.
9. To serve, place a burger in each pita half.
10. Add two tomato slices and yogurt sauce as desired.