Beef and Spinach Pita Pockets

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

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)

Directions:

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

By RecipeOfHealth.com