Mexican Turkey Pitas Recipe

• 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

1. Using a fork, in 1 qt microwaveable shallow casserole combine turkey, tomato sauce, onion, peppers, seasoning mix and garlic; mix to thoroughly combine.
2. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 min, till softened.
3. Stir in beans.
4. 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.
5. Let stand for 1 minute.
6. Using a knife, cut top of each pita into quarters, cutting to outer edge of each pita.
7. Gently pull each quarter up and away from center to create starburst pattern.
8. Spoon half of the turkey mix into center of each pita and top with cheese and avocado.
9. Makes 2 servings at 362 calories.

turkey, tomato sauce, onion, green pepper, pepper, taco seasoning, garlic, beans, pitas, cheddar cheese, avocado

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/mexican-turkey-pitas-16868 (may not work)