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
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
Instructions
1In a large bowl, combine falafel mix, water and Greek seasoning. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
2In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In batches, cook burgers until a thermometer reads 160°, 6-8 minutes on each side.
3Stuff each pita pocket with a patty, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
