CHICKEN SAUSAGE PITA POCKETS

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Chicken sausage comes in many flavors, so I try different ones when I make pitas with fresh basil and veggies, inspired by the Greek gyro. -Christina Price, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked roasted garlic chicken sausage links or flavor of your choice, sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, halved and sliced
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
Optional: Sliced tomato and plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Remove from pan., Add remaining oil to pan. Add zucchini and yellow squash; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Stir in basil, sausage and mushroom mixture; heat through. Serve in pitas. If desired, add tomato and yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges