A protein-packed mixture of seasoned vegetables, black beans,
and cheese.
Makes 4 servings. ½ pita per serving.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can
low-sodium black beans
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup fresh or no salt added
canned tomatoes
1 avocado, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely
chopped
1 teaspoon chopped
fresh parsley
1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
or more to taste
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 medium whole wheat pita
pockets
1⁄3 cup shredded part-skim
Mozzarella cheese
Preparation
- Drain and rinse beans. In a medium bowl, combine beans,
corn, tomatoes, avocado, and garlic. Add parsley, cayenne
pepper, lemon juice, and chili powder. - Cut pita bread in half to form 4 pockets, and spoon equal
amounts of filling into each half. Top with cheese and serve.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories 352, Carbohydrate 54 g,
dietary Fiber 17 g, Protein 16 g, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g,
Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 176 mg