Mexican Turkey Pitas Recipe Recipe

Name: Mexican Turkey Pitas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounce. grnd turkey; 1/4 c. tomato sauce; 2 tbsp. minced onion; 2 tbsp. minced green pepper; 1 tbsp. seeded & chopped jalapeno or possibly mild or possibly warm chili pepper; 1 tbsp. taco seasoning; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 ounce. rinsed liquid removed canned red kidney beans; 2 pitas (1 ounce. each) heated; 1 ounce. Cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/4 med. avocado, pared, pitted & diced

Servings: persons

5 ounce. grnd turkey
1/4 c. tomato sauce
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tbsp. minced green pepper
1 tbsp. seeded & chopped jalapeno or possibly mild or possibly warm chili pepper
1 tbsp. taco seasoning
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 ounce. rinsed liquid removed canned red kidney beans
2 pitas (1 ounce. each) heated
1 ounce. Cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 med. avocado, pared, pitted & diced

1
Using a fork, in 1 qt microwaveable shallow casserole combine turkey, tomato sauce, onion, peppers, seasoning mix and garlic; mix to thoroughly combine.
2
Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 min, till softened.
3
Stir in beans.
4
Recover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 min, till turkey is cooked through, rotating casserole 1/2 turn after microwaving for 2 min.
5
Let stand for 1 minute.
6
Using a knife, cut top of each pita into quarters, cutting to outer edge of each pita.
7
Gently pull each quarter up and away from center to create starburst pattern.
8
Spoon half of the turkey mix into center of each pita and top with cheese and avocado.

160

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounce. grnd turkey, 1/4 c. tomato sauce, 2 tbsp. minced onion, 2 tbsp. minced green pepper, and more.

Yes, Mexican Turkey Pitas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mexican Turkey Pitas Recipe

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