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Posted By: Lorain
Posted In: Diabetic
Page Views: 207 views
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cusine: Middle Eastern
Posted In: Diabetic
Page Views: 207 views
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cusine: Middle Eastern
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Other Considerations:: Fish & Shellfish Free, Egg FreeIngredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
4 plum tomatoes, cut into thin slices
8 small pita pocket breads (4-inch diameter), cut in half, warmed
Seasoning:
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Yogurt Sauce:
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup chopped cucumber
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- In small bowl, combine Yogurt Sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate.
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). In medium bowl, combine ground beef and seasoning ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 equal portions; shape into patties 2-inches in diameter. Place patties on rack in broiler pan. Bake in oven 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
- To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato in each pita half; top with yogurt sauce.
Makes 16 appetizers.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Texas Beef Council and Beef It's Whats For Dinner.