Moroccan Pita Sandwiches

Total Time

25 Mins

 

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 2 pita halves) 

 

Upgrade sandwich night by serving these hearty mini burgers in pita pockets. Pair with a small salad for a light, simple dinner in minutes.

Ingredients

• Patties:
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 ounces ground round
• 1 large egg
• Cooking spray
• Sauce:
• 1 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt
• 2 teaspoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Remaining ingredients:
• 4 (6-inch) pitas, halved
• 4 green leaf lettuce leaves
• 16 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices

Nutritional Information

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 2

To prepare patties, combine first 10 ingredients. Divide into 8 equal portions; shape each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 4 patties to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Arrange patties on a baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining patties. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until done.

Step 3

To prepare sauce, combine yogurt and next 5 ingredients (through garlic). Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce into each pita half; top with 1 lettuce leaf, 2 tomato slices, and 1 patty.