Pita Love
Vegetarian Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
This recipe is quick, filling, nutritious and delicious! Not only is this meal healthy and easy to make, the presentation is impressive!
Recipe Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/8 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/8 cup sliced black olives
1/8 cup sliced carrots
1/8 cup sliced celery
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
4 whole wheat pita breads, cut into quarters
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Recipe Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms and olives until tender, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and add the carrots, celery, ginger, salt and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes to blend the flavors. The carrots and celery should remain crisp. Stir the black beans and sunflower seeds into the skillet, and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, prop open each pita using a toothpick, place some of the shredded cheese inside, and heat in the microwave for about 30 seconds or until cheese has melted. Set aside.
Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita triangles, and remove toothpicks. Garnish with sour cream and chives.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 8 servings
Calories: 275
Protein: 13g
Total Fat: 15g
Sodium: 612mg
Cholesterol: 32mg
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 5g
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Vegetarian Fact:
You can chop raw, fresh herbs and tender leaves like arugula, spinach, and watercress and add them to soups, salads, and grains, or you can use them lightly steamed. More mature greens such as bok choy, kale, dandelion greens, and collards will taste bitter if you serve them raw.
