Meals Matter

Moroccan Pita Pockets

Contributed By: suelake
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Try something a little different for lunch with these Moroccan Pita Pockets.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Ground cumin

1 teaspoon Chili powder

2 Large chicken breasts cut into strips or cubes

1 tablespoon Oil

1/4 cup Lemon juice

2 cans Garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

3 Green onions, thickly sliced

1 Red bell pepper, diced

1/4 cup Chopped parsley

6 Pita breads with tops cut off to form pockets

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Combine cumin and chili powder in plastic bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.

2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

3. In large bowl combine lemon juice, beans, green onions, bell pepper and parsley, mixing well. Stir in chicken. Add salt and pepper.

4. Divide chicken mixture and stuff into pita pockets, top with either yogurt or sour cream.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: shahla

moroccan pita pocket is fantastic receipe,ingredient easily available at home and take less time to prepare.thank you for the nice peceipe.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber
Meal Type: Lunch

Nutrient Information

Calories: 385
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Protein: 28 g
Vitamin A: 151 RE
Vitamin C: 51 mg
Calcium: 110 mg
Sodium: 709 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Fiber: 6 g