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Pita Love

By: AJIA  
"Quick, filling, nutritious and delicious! I experimented with this unique pita recipe in college while trying to find a quick and different meal for dinner. Not only is this meal healthy and easy to make, the presentation is impressive! It's easily adaptable to include your favorite ingredients, too."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.3 Read Reviews (9)

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What to Drink?
Wine Rose
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/8 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/8 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/8 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/8 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads, cut into quarters
  • 1/8 cup sunflower seeds
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms and olives until tender, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add the carrots, celery, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes to blend the flavors. The carrots and celery should remain crisp. Stir the black beans and sunflower seeds into the skillet, and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat.
  2. Meanwhile, prop open each pita using a toothpick, place some of the shredded cheese inside, and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until cheese has melted. Set aside.
  3. Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita triangles, and remove toothpicks. Garnish with sour cream and chives.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 14.8g | Cholesterol: 31mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by TDAWNP 
Delicious! I used a whole pita, spread cheese on half, melted it in the micro and then added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2004 by LESLIEKAE1 
This is decent. The entire family was willing to eat it. I grated the carrot rather than... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2008 by Kristen 
Excellent! I did not use mushrooms because I do not care for them and I used chives instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by BJD1979 
Perfect in every way, except the portions are way off - "serves 8" really serves just 2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by isavarela 
These pitas are very unique...so many flavors going on in your mouth at once! May be easier... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2006 by lindsah of the sauga 
Nice! Found it a little dry so I poured on a touch of Thousand Island dressing - delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2006 by phil 
My wife and I manage a private community and serve from 5 to 100 people at a setting. We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2005 by Sola 
I thought this was pretty good. A better lunch than dinner, though it was pretty filling.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2004 by FOLLOWJESUS12 
This is an awesome recipie. It's fast and easy. It's the best tasting healthy meal you can find. MORE

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