FAJITA PITAS
I was late coming home one evening and forgot to pick up tortillas for the fajitas we planned for dinner. So we used pita bread that I had in the freezer instead. The warm chicken-filled pockets, garnished with a homemade sauce and other tasty toppings, are often requested when we're hungry for something in a hurry. -Diana Jones, Springtown, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. For salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; stir in 1 tablespoon oil., Brush pepper halves and onion slices with remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Place vegetables and chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat. Grill, covered, until vegetables are tender and a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 4-6 minutes per side., Cut vegetables and chicken into strips; toss with cheese. Spoon into pita halves; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-7 minutes. Serve with salsa and, if desired, guacamole and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF STEW WITH SPINACH PITAS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Stir in the ras el hanout. Add the beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chickpeas with their liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a steady simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, combine the spinach, cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves in a bowl; season with salt. Stuff the mixture into the pita halves, wrap each in foil and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- Divide the stew among bowls; top with cilantro. Serve with the spinach pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 96 milligrams, Sodium 1483 milligrams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 7 grams
FROM THE PANTRY: TUNA, WHITE BEAN AND OLIVE FLATBREAD PITAS
Even if your pantry is close to bare, you probably have the fixin's for these super-simple and special flatbreads. The combo of sun-dried tomatoes and vinegar gives the bean spread a tangy earthiness that goes great with the tuna-and-olive salad. It's a perfect big snack or small meal. Or try the spread on your favorite crackers for party appetizers.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pulse the beans, 4 of the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, granulated garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until blended and semi-smooth.
- Thinly slice the 2 remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Gently toss them with the tuna, olives, roasted red peppers, the 2 remaining tablespoons oil, red pepper flakes and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl, breaking up the tuna slightly.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush one side of the pitas with oil, lay the oiled side on the griddle and cook until lightly charred in spots, about 1 minute. Transfer, charred-side up, to serving plates.
- Spread some of the bean mixture on each pita, and top with some of the tuna-olive salad. Drizzle each with oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
FAJITAS IN PITAS
For a weekend lunch with company, we grill chicken and peppers to stuff inside pita pockets. The dressing doubles as a grilling sauce and a sandwich spread. -Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, green onion, mustard and pepper; reserve 1/3 cup for assembling. Spread remaining mixture over chicken and peppers., Grill chicken and peppers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165° and peppers are tender. Cut chicken into 1/2-in. slices; cut peppers into 1-in. slices., Spread reserved mayonnaise mixture inside pita halves; fill with lettuce, chicken and peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
RATTLESNAKE CHILI
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and add the onions. Cook the onions until they are soft and slightly tender. Add the Red Chile Sauce and the remaining ingredients. Cover the skillet and stew all of the ingredients together for approximately 1 hour. Season the chili with salt. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
PHILIPINO FRIED RATTLESNAKE
Provided by Food Network
Time 6h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash rattlesnake meat thoroughly through a colander and marinate with soy sauce overnight in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
- Spray olive oil in a heated, nonstick coated wok and sear marinated meat. Set meat aside.
- Brown the bacon in the wok. When the bacon is nearly done, add bell peppers and onion and cook until the vegetables are translucent and tender. Add the eggs and stir constantly until they are firmly set. Add rattlesnake to mixture and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, garlic seasoning and pepper, to taste. Turn heat down to keep rice from sticking to wok and mix ingredients well before serving.
- *Note: chicken can be substituted for rattlesnake meat .
BEEF FAJITA PITAS
Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Squeeze in a healthful lunch with a simple recipe that's a 10-minute snap to prep.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spoon salsa into pita bread halves.
- Fill pita breads with beef, bell pepper and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1280 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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