Buffalo Burgers in Pita with Mint-Yogurt Dressing

(makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (4 ounces) low-fat plain yogurt
• ¼ cup (2 ounces) fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 8 ounces ground buffalo
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 whole wheat pitas
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced

Preparation:

• In a small-size bowl, stir together with the yogurt, mint, vinegar, and garlic. Season with the salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine the buffalo, cumin, coriander, and salt until thoroughly mixed. Season with the pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into 2 patties about ½-inch thick.
• Coat the large-size skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Cook the burgers to medium rare, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes total (be careful not to overcook).
• Cut the tops off pitas. Stuff each with 1 burger and several slices of cucumber. Drizzle with the mint-yogurt dressing and serve.

Make 2 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving : 360 Calories, 34 g Protein, 43 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Dietary Fiber, 7 g Fat, 2 g Saturated Fat, 1,011 mg Sodium