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    Zucchini-Carrot Burgers

    START TO FINISH: 25 minutes MAKES 2 servings

    • 2 tablespoons refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
    • 11⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
    • 1⁄2 cup crushed stone-ground wheat crackers (about 11)
    • 1⁄2 cup finely shredded zucchini
    • 1⁄2 cup finely shredded carrot
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
    • 1⁄4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
    • 1 small clove garlic, minced
    • 1⁄4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
    • 1 large whole wheat pita bread round, halved crosswise
    • 1⁄2 cup shredded leaf lettuce
    • 1⁄2 of a small tomato, thinly sliced
    • 1⁄4 of a small cucumber, thinly sliced

    1. In a medium bowl combine egg product, 1⁄2 teaspoon of the oil, and the oregano. Add the crushed crackers, zucchini, carrot, and green onion; mix well. Form the vegetable mixture into two 31⁄2 -inch round patties.
    2. In a medium nonstick skillet heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add patties to skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until patties are golden brown, turning once halfway through cooking.
    3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a small bowl combine the yogurt, garlic, and lemon peel.
    4. To serve, fill each pita bread half with a patty. Add the lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and sauce.

    PER SERVING: 253 cal., 8 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 2 mg chol., 364 mg sodium, 38 g carb., 5 g fiber, 9 g pro.