BEEF AND SPINACH PITA POCKETS

Beef and Spinach Pita Pockets image

Provided by Dancer

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 442.3, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.5