Ingredients

  • 5 ounce. grnd turkey
  • 1/4 c. tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp. minced onion
  • 2 tbsp. minced green pepper
  • 1 tbsp. seeded & chopped jalapeno or possibly mild or possibly warm chili pepper
  • 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 ounce. rinsed liquid removed canned red kidney beans
  • 2 pitas (1 ounce. each) heated
  • 1 ounce. Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 med. avocado, pared, pitted & diced

Method

  • Using a fork, in 1 qt microwaveable shallow casserole combine turkey, tomato sauce, onion, peppers, seasoning mix and garlic; mix to thoroughly combine.
  • Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 min, till softened.
  • Stir in beans.
  • Recover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 min, till turkey is cooked through, rotating casserole 1/2 turn after microwaving for 2 min.
  • Let stand for 1 minute.
  • Using a knife, cut top of each pita into quarters, cutting to outer edge of each pita.
  • Gently pull each quarter up and away from center to create starburst pattern.
  • Spoon half of the turkey mix into center of each pita and top with cheese and avocado.
  • Makes 2 servings at 362 calories.