BURRITO PITA POCKETS
These hand-held pockets are filled with flavor and make an easy, eat-and-run entree for summer outings, too. TASTY TIP: For a change of pace, top with guacamole and sour cream or serve with tortilla chips, salsa and refried beans.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in burrito seasoning and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in olives.
- Fill pita bread halves with beef mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 330, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25.1
MEXICAN PINATA POCKETS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine black beans, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of the shredded pepper jack. Mix to combined and set aside.
- In a small bowl beat together the egg and water and set aside.
- Place the 4 pie dough rounds on a floured work surface. Using a 3-inch round cutter cut out 32 dough circles.
- Place about a teaspoon of the black bean mixture into the center of 1/2 of the dough circles. Place 1 dough circle on top of bean mixture and gentle press down with your finger to seal it to the bottom piece of dough. Crimp the edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
- Place all 16 formed pinata pockets onto two baking sheets. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle each with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with a bowl of salsa for dipping.
MEXI-CALI PITA POCKETS
Make and share this Mexi-Cali Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shelley Marie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 picante, mayo and salt, mix well.
- Toss with lettuce, avocado, tomato, chicken, olives, and onion.
- Spoon into pita pockets, top with grated cheese and drizzle with remaining picante sauce.
- To warm pita bread, wrap in foil ans bake 10 min at 350.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 1038.6, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 4.1, Protein 10.8
MEXICAN PITA POCKETS
50
Categories Mexican Main Dish Cheese Beef Oats Ground Beef Beans and Grains
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brown ground beef with onion; drain. Add beans and salsa, heat through. Spoon ½ cup mixture into each pita pocket half. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, yogurt and additional salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts :
MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, parsley, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Slice the top off of each pita pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 slices of brisket, a quarter of the pickled cucumbers and drizzle with the yogurt mixture. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.
FIESTA PITA
A very filling and delicious twist on a bean burrito.
Provided by Piratefrog
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Warm the pita in a toaster oven until fragrant, 1 or 2 minutes; cut in half and open up each half. Heat the beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot, and mix in the avocado. Divide the bean mixture in half, and fill each half of the pita with half the bean mixture. Top each pita with 1 tablespoon of feta cheese, and add a dash of hot sauce and a teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro to each.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.4 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 1336.6 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
STUFFED PITA MEXICAN STYLE (TORTA ARABE)
These are regular menu items in all the respectable taco joints in Mexico. Ingredients are so obvious, nobody needs a write-down recipe with exact quantities. You just reproduce it. Many times I prefer these over regular tacos.
Provided by Mexi-Rosie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 1 pita sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Carefully cut open pita bread 2/3 down, but not entirely.
- Optional-- spread some butter on each inner flap.
- Spread a thin refried bean layer on each inner flap.
- Continue filling with rest of ingredients.
- Finish off with a few drops of lime juiceand a sprinkling of your favorite Mexican chile sauce.
- Carefully transfer to pancake type of grill and lightly toast or fry golden brown on both sides.
- Careful when turning over-- would be best to use long ice cube type prongs to keep filling inside when turning.
- --Donot overstuff, of course!
- Just before eating add some sour cream, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 43.4, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 30.2, Protein 9.1
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