Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets

• 8 ounces ground beef round
• 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 fresh spinach leaves
• 1 whole wheat pita bread, halved
• 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
• 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

1. In large non-stick skillet, combine first 3 ingredients.
2. Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
3. Drain in a colander, discard drippings.
4. Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel.
5. Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; stir well.
6. Cover and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or just until spinach is wilted; remove from heat.
7. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves.
8. Mix yogurt with curry powder if desired.
9. Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon yogurt.

ground beef, garlic, red pepper, fresh spinach, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground ginger, salt, fresh spinach leaves, whole wheat pita bread, yogurt, curry powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beef-and-spinach-pita-pockets-28614 (may not work)