Black Bean Pita Pockets

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Recipe by Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on May 23, 2023

"This is my own creation, invented one day at lunch time when I had limited time and ingredients," writes Ruth Lee, of Troy, Ontario. To add a fresh, crisp taste, add chopped cilantro to these pockets. Complete your meal by serving these with Chunky Tomato Guacamole.

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Black Bean Pita Pockets

Yield:2 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pita bread (6 inches), halved
  • 3/4 cup torn romaine
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
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Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Just before serving, fill pita bread halves with romaine, bean mixture and tomato.
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