Hearty Pita Tacos

By asally04

1 filled pita half (calculated without optional ingredients) equals 339 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 787 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 26 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup frozen corn
• 2/3 cup taco sauce
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
• 6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, taco sauce, olives and seasonings; heat through.
Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with avocado and additional taco sauce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.