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Pita Pizzas

By: Carla McMahon

"'This recipe is great when time is of the essence and you're craving Mexican-style food,' 'Purchased pita bread makes an easy crust for ground beef, refried beans, salsa and cheese.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef
5 (6 inch) whole pita breads
1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
1 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
5 tablespoons fat free sour cream
2 green onions, sliced

Directions

In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Place pitas on a baking sheet. Spread with refried beans; top with beef, salsa and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and onions.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One pizza equals 379 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 1,022 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 24 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.