HEARTY PITA TACOS

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You don't need to skimp on flavor when trying to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these tasty tacos, and likes eating them even more. -Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup taco sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, taco sauce, olives and seasonings; heat through., Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with avocado and additional taco sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Bibek Dahal
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay.


Twon Boi
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I would have liked more detailed instructions for making the avocado crema.


Maimuna Abdullahi
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This recipe was too time-consuming for a weeknight meal.


OXYJAY OFFICIAL
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


home account
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The flavors in this recipe were a bit too bold for my taste.


Gayle parves
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I'm not a huge fan of pita bread, but these tacos were still really good.


Timo Ray
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These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


At Cool
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any kind of fillings you like.


Rana Farasat
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These tacos are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Alex Mbugua
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


RT UMAR
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This recipe was easy to follow and the tacos turned out great! I especially liked the avocado crema.


X stroya
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I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pita bread was soft and fluffy, and the fillings were flavorful and well-balanced.


Ben Zakaria
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These pita tacos were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pita bread was the perfect vessel for all the fillings. I will definitely be making these again.