You can also serve the chicken patties with couscous tossed with golden raisins.
Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 2 stuffed pita halves)
Nutritional Information
Calories
426
Caloriesfromfat
30 %
Fat
14 g
Satfat
3.4 g
Monofat
6.3 g
Polyfat
2.7 g
Protein
28.9 g
Carbohydrate
46.4 g
Fiber
3.3 g
Cholesterol
77 mg
Iron
2.1 mg
Sodium
776 mg
Calcium
137 mg
Ingredients
1/2 cup
chopped green onions
1/3 cup
Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon
Moroccan or Greek seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon
coarsely ground black pepper
2
large egg whites, lightly beaten
1 pound
ground chicken
2 teaspoons
grated lemon rind, divided
1 tablespoon
olive oil
1/2 cup
plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons
chopped fresh oregano
4
(6-inch) pitas, cut in half
2 cups
shredded lettuce
1/2 cup
diced tomato
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients; add 1 teaspoon rind, stirring well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each into 1/4-inch-thick oval patties.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook 4 minutes.
Combine remaining 1 teaspoon rind, yogurt, and oregano, stirring well. Fill each pita half with 1 patty, 1 tablespoon yogurt mixture, 1/4 cup lettuce, and 1 tablespoon tomato.
September 2005
