Beef burger pitas
Healthy pita burger recipe with yoghurt sauce
4
Serves
20 mins
Prep Time
16 mins
Cook Time
Recipe author
Kathy Paterson
Not just your average burger - this version is created with a simple mince patty, topped with a refreshing mix of mint, yoghurt and a crumble of blue cheese for added flavour. To finish off, serve in a warmed or toasted pita bread and dive in. Trust us, this recipe is easy, quick and big on flavour.
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High Iron
Low Fat
Low Sodium
Ingredients
Beef
500g Quality Mark beef mince
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1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
4 spring onions
finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
crushed
1 egg
lightly beaten
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 Tbsp parsley
finely chopped
A pinch of chilli flakes
To serve
1 cup plain unsweetened yoghurt
2 Tbsp mint leaves
shredded
4 pita bread
8 handfuls lettuce
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100g blue vein cheese
crumbled
Method
To Make Patties
To Serve
Video
1
Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
2
Season well and shape into 4 large patties.
3
Heat a dash of oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat (or heat a barbecue plate until hot) and place the patties on.
4
Cook for 16-18 minutes, turning and cooking the sides as well until they are cooked through.
Nutrition Information per Serving (449g)
This dish contributes to the majority of a woman's daily zinc requirements.
Energy
2146kJ (512 kcal)
Protein
44g
Total Fat
20.3g
Saturated Fat
10.9g
Carbs
37.2g
Dietary Fibre
g
Sodium
700mg
Iron
6.5mg
Zinc
7mg
Vitamin B12
4µg
