FAST FAJITA PITA

Fast Fajita Pita image

"These are perfect for busy days," notes Cathy Bell of Joplin, Missouri.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, sliced
1/2 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned
1-1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 slices deli roast beef, julienned
2 slices Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 ounce each)
4 lettuce leaves
2 pita breads (6 inches), halved and warmed
1/2 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons salsa, optional
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute the onion, red pepper and fajita seasoning in oil until vegetables are just tender. Add roast beef; saute 5-6 minutes longer or until beef is heated through. , Place a piece of cheese and a lettuce leaf in each pita half; fill with beef mixture and tomato. Serve with salsa and ranch dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.