A protein-packed mixture of seasoned vegetables, black beans, and cheese.
Makes 4 servings. ½ pita per serving.
Prep time: 15 minutes.
| Black Bean and Corn Pitas |
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, and Sodium 176 mg.
