Spicy Couscous Pockets (Microwave)

Name: Spicy Couscous Pockets (Microwave)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 mini pita pockets, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (reserve juice); 1/2 cup couscous; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup raisins; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 12 mini pita pockets, whole wheat; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, snipped; 1 pint plain yogurt

Submitted by Tinkerbell

"From the Sharp Carousel Micro-Convection Oven Manual and Cookbook. Recipe developed in 700-1050 watt ovens."

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 15
Yields:: 12 mini pita pockets
Serves:: 12

ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (reserve juice)
¹⁄₂ cup couscous
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
¹⁄₄ cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup raisins
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
12 mini pita pockets, whole wheat
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley, snipped
1 pint plain yogurt

directions

Place reserved tomato juice in a 4-cup measure. Add enough water to measure 2/3 cup. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power setting until boiling, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
Add couscous, chili powder, cumin and oregano and mix well. Cover and set aside.
Combine beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in 3-quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, stirring once. Drain.
Add couscous mixture, tomatoes, raisins, salt & pepper. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH until hot, 7-9 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
Spoon beef mixture into warmed pita pockets.
Stir parsley into yogurt.
Top each pita with yogurt mixture.

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Tinkerbell

Boise, 51

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