Hearty Pita Pockets
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 10-ounce package sliced mushrooms
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmesan
- 4 pitas (white or whole wheat), warmed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
- 3 medium carrots, cut into sticks
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the beef and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Spoon off and discard any fat. Add the brandy and cook, stirring, until almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook until heated through, about 1½ minutes.
- Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan.
- Cut a 2-inch strip off the side of each pita. Spread the inside with mayonnaise (if using) and fill with the beef mixture. Serve with the carrots.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 442Calories From Fat 47%
- Fat 23g
- Sat Fat 5g
- Cholesterol 74mg
- Sodium 778mg
- Carbohydrate 22g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 38g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
Make it a meal: Serve the sandwiches with halved cherry tomatoes drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt.
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