Name: Hearty Pita Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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; Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

You don't need to skimp on flavor when trying to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these tasty tacos, and likes eating them even more. —Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona

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Hearty Pita Tacos

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Yield:6 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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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
Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

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Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 339 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.