Fast Fajita Pita

Name: Fast Fajita Pita
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes
Ingredients: 1/2 medium onion, sliced; 1/2 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned; 1-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 slices deli roast beef, julienned; 2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each); 4 lettuce leaves; 2 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed; 1/2 medium tomato, diced; 2 tablespoons salsa, optional; 2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing, optional

"These are perfect for busy days," notes Cathy Bell of Joplin, Missouri.

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, sliced
1/2 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices deli roast beef, julienned
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
4 lettuce leaves
2 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed
1/2 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons salsa, optional
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions

In a small skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and fajita seasoning in oil until vegetables are just tender. Add roast beef; saute 5-6 minutes longer or until beef is heated through.
Place a piece of cheese and a lettuce leaf in each pita half; fill with beef mixture and tomato. Serve with salsa and ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 351 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 870mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

Originally published as Fast Fajita Pita in Cooking for 2 Premiere 2005

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downhomegirl

Oct 1, 2011

I happened to have honey-wheat Pitas on hand, so I used deli smoked turkey instead of the beef. My husband and I thought they were flat-out incredible. Thanks!