Smoked Turkey Stuffed Pitas |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Great for lunch or a light dinner! Ingredients:
1/4 cup lemon juice |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
1 red bell pepper |
1 lb zucchini |
1/2 lb jicama |
3/4 lb smoked turkey, cut into 1/2 inch cubes |
2 tablespoons water |
4 pita bread (white or whole wheat) |
Directions:
1. Core and seed the pepper and peel the jicama. Cut the pepper, zucchini, and jicama into thin strips.
2. In a small saucepan, bring the lemon juice to a boil over medium heat. Boil 2-3 minutes, until juice is reduced to 1 tablespoon. Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute. Stir in the butter until it is melted and incorporated. Set aside.
3. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet. Add the pepper, zucchini, jicama, and turkey and saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the water and saute another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
5. Drizzle with lemon butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss to blend.
6. Cut pitas in half cross-wise and stuff with vegetable/turkey mixture.
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