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Black Bean and Corn Pitas

A protein-packed mixture of seasoned vegetables, black beans, and cheese.

4 servingsServing size: 1 1/2 cupReady in 15 min
Black Bean and Corn Pitas

Ingredients

  • 15 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium
  • 1 cup Corn, Frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, Fresh or no salt added canned
  • 1 Avocado, chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Parsley, Fresh, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 Pita pockets, Medium, whole wheat
  • 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese, Part-skim, shredded

Directions

  1. Drain and rinse beans. In a medium bowl, combine beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and garlic. Add parsley, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and chili powder.
  2. Cut pita bread in half to form 4 pockets, and spoon equal amounts of filling into each half. Top with cheese and serve.