Recipe of Texas Pita - Food Recipes

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TEXAS PITA

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Serving Size : 5
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Mcdougall Vegetarian

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 1/2 c Yellow onion, diced 1/2 c Carrot, peeled and grated 3/4 c Green bell pepper, diced 2 ts Chili powder 1 tb Garlic, crushed 1 t Cilantro, chopped 1/2 ts Thyme 1/2 ts Cumin seed, ground 1/2 ts Sea salt 1/2 ts Black pepper 1 c Whole corn, fresh or frozen 1 c Pinto beans, cooked 5 Whole wheat pita, cut in 1/2 10 Lettuce leaves, chopped 10 Slices tomato, 1/4" thick In some water (in a non-stick pan), saute the vegetables (except corn) and spices over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cooked beans. Continue to cook until the beans and corn are hot. Lay the pita on its side. Add a slice of tomato, 1/2 cup of the filling and lettuce. Serve hot. From "Natural Health" magazine, May/June 1993 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -