Turkey Pita Tacos

Name: Turkey Pita Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Tacos
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1 cup chunky salsa; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 5 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Cumin spices up this crunchy sandwich filling from Ann Bergstrom of Warrenville, Illinois. In addition to garden-fresh vegetables, it calls for time-saving ingredients such as prepared salsa, canned olives and shredded cheese.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon cider or red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 cup chunky salsa
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
5 pita breads (6 inches), halved

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, peppers, tomato, salsa, onions, olives and garlic. Stir the oil mixture; pour over the turkey mixture and mix well. Stir in cheese. On a lightly greased griddle, heat pita breads on both sides. Spoon about 1/2 cup turkey mixture into each half.

Originally published as Turkey Pita Tacos in Quick Cooking November/December 1998