Pita Pizzas

Name: Pita Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 5 whole pita breads (6 inches); 1 can (16 ounces) 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

"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."

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
5 whole pita breads (6 inches)
1 can (16 ounces) 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 394 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Pita Pizzas in Light & Tasty August/September 2002

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sdipiazza

Jan 8, 2012

I modified this recipe to suit our tastes. I added a little taco seasoning to the meat and stirred in the salsa. I added a little more taco seasoning to the re-fried beans . I used tostada shells instead of pita bread and added shredded lettuce and chopped tomato, put in a 350 degree oven just until the cheese melted. Really good. Added sour cream and the onions. Really good.