Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef round; 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 fresh spinach leaves; 1 whole wheat pita bread, halved; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground beef round
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 fresh spinach leaves
1 whole wheat pita bread, halved
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

1
In large non-stick skillet, combine first 3 ingredients.
2
Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
3
Drain in a colander, discard drippings.
4
Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel.
5
Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; stir well.
6
Cover and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or just until spinach is wilted; remove from heat.
7
Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves.
8
Mix yogurt with curry powder if desired.
9
Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon yogurt.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ground beef round, 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef And Spinach Pita Pockets

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