SOUTHWESTERN PITA POCKETS

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These are easy and healthy--great for lunch at home or school or work! Found at msn.com in an article on FAST meals!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6 pitas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chunky salsa (I like it HOT HOT HOT)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use FF)
6 pita breads
12 slices smoked turkey or 12 slices chicken
12 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce (I use spinach)
1 cup sliced ripe black olives

Steps:

  • COMBINE half the salsa and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  • In each pita half, place a slice of turkey, a slice of cheese, lettuce and olives; top with remaining salsa.

Mateo Hoxha
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I love that these pita pockets can be made with either chicken or beef. They're so versatile!


Billy Mutch
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These pita pockets are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Aarushi Khadka
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I've made these pita pockets several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Forest Vigin
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I made these pita pockets for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Joyce Bosa
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed the vegetarian version of these pita pockets. The filling was so flavorful and satisfying.


Marsh bunny bear
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These pita pockets were perfect for a quick and easy lunch. I just reheated them in the microwave and they were good to go.


Mss Pity
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I added some chopped cilantro to the filling and it really brightened up the flavor.


Bijay Dhobi
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I'm not a fan of black beans, so I substituted pinto beans in this recipe. They turned out great!


Puchangy
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These pita pockets were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think I'll try making them again with less chili powder.


Saadi khan
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I've been looking for a good southwestern pita pocket recipe and this one is definitely it. The filling is flavorful and the pita pockets are soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


Melissa Roux
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I made these pita pockets for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! I especially liked the fact that they were so easy to make.


Azeemali Azema
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These pita pockets were easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken, black beans, and corn. I will definitely be making these again.


Onamika Akter
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I'm not a huge fan of southwestern food, but these pita pockets were surprisingly delicious. The combination of spices and flavors was perfect.


Linda Linda
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These pita pockets were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the filling was so satisfying. I will definitely be making these again.


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