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                               TEXAS PITA

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Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish                        Mcdougall
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2   c            Yellow onion, diced
    1/2   c            Carrot, peeled and grated
    3/4   c            Green bell pepper, diced
  2       ts           Chili powder
  1       tb           Garlic, crushed
  1       t            Cilantro, chopped
    1/2   ts           Thyme
    1/2   ts           Cumin seed, ground
    1/2   ts           Sea salt
    1/2   ts           Black pepper
  1       c            Whole corn, fresh or frozen
  1       c            Pinto beans, cooked
  5                    Whole wheat pita, cut in 1/2
 10                    Lettuce leaves, chopped
 10                    Slices tomato, 1/4" thick

 In some water (in a non-stick pan), saute the
 vegetables (except corn) and spices over medium heat
 for about 5 minutes. Add the corn and cooked beans.
 Continue to cook until the beans and corn are hot. Lay
 the pita on its side.  Add a slice of tomato, 1/2 cup
 of the filling and lettuce. Serve hot.

 From "Natural Health" magazine, May/June 1993



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