Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen brown rice
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄4 cup almond meal or very finely ground almonds
- 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 tsp ground chipotle chili pepper
- 2⁄3 cup (2 oz) shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 whole-wheat pita breads with pockets (5-6 inches)
- 2 cups baby arugula, lightly packed
- 6 thin tomato slices
- 6 very thin red onion slices