Black Bean Pita Pockets

Number of Servings: 
4 pita pockets
Recipe Source: 

Ingredients

Pita Pockets

  • Ezekiel 4:9 Whole Grain Pocket Bread
  • 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 12 cup Red onion, diced
  • 14 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 14 tsp Chili powder
  • 12 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 12 tsp Pepper

To Serve

  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Mixed greens

Directions

  1. In a separate bowl, mix together 14 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp sea salt, 12 tsp pepper, 12 tsp cumin, 14 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
  2. Whisk to combine. Mix well, then set aside.
  3. To a large mixing bowl, combine the can of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup thawed corn, 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes, 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped, 12 diced red onion, and 2 Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro.
  4. Pour the dressing over the black bean salad. Mix until combined.
  5. Warm the pitas up in pan. Slice in half and open the pockets.
  6. Line each pita pocket with a handful of the mixed greens of your choice.
  7. Add sliced avocado and a scoop of the black bean salad. Finish with a sprinkle of feta cheese.
Nutrition Info: 
1 pita pocket: 565 Calories, 19 g Protein, 17 mg Cholesterol, 65 g Carbohydrates, 6 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 17 g Fiber, 28 g Total fat (6 g sat), 836 mg Sodium, ★★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Folate, Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Zinc

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