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
Falafel Beef Burgers
Falafel Beef Burgers
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup falafel mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning or dried oregano
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) or turkey
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), halved
- 1/2 cup refrigerated tzatziki sauce
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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