Beef and Spinach Pita Pockets

Name: Beef and Spinach Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef round; 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 fresh spinach leaves; 1 whole wheat pita bread, halved; 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt; 1/8 teaspoon curry powder (optional)

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 2

ingredients

8 ounces ground beef round
1 ¹⁄₂ cloves garlic, minced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fresh spinach, chopped
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
6 fresh spinach leaves
1 whole wheat pita bread, halved
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon curry powder (optional)

directions

In large non-stick skillet, combine first 3 ingredients.
Cook over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble beef.
Drain in a colander, discard drippings.
Wipe skillet dry with a paper towel.
Return beef mixture to skillet; add chopped spinach, spices and salt; stir well.
Cover and cook over medium heat 3 minutes or just until spinach is wilted; remove from heat.
Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture into each pita half lined with whole spinach leaves.
Mix yogurt with curry powder if desired.
Top each pita half with 1 tablespoon yogurt.