| Low Calorie Mexican Turkey Pitas
Categories: Low calorie, Mexican, Turkey, Avocado, Pitas, Kidney Beans, Microwave
5 ounces of ground turkey
1/4 cup of tomato sauce
2 tablespoons of chopped onion
2 tablespoons of chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon of seeded & minced jalapeno or mild or hot chili pepper
1 tablespoon of taco seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
2 ounces of rinsed drained canned red kidney beans
2 pitas (1 oz. each) heated
1 ounce of Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 medium avocado, pared, pitted & diced |
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Using a fork, in 1 quart 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 minutes, until softened. Stir in beans. Recover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 minutes, until turkey is cooked through, rotating casserole 1/2 turn after microwaving for 2 minutes. 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 centre 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. |