Black-Bean Pitas with Avocado Salsa

Makes: 4  servings
Prep:   35 mins 
Cook:   5 mins 
 
Ingredients
  • 1 avocado, pitted and diced
  • 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 can (16 or 19 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced chipotle in adobo
  • 6 6 inches pita breads
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped iceberg lettuce

Directions

1. Make Avocado Salsa: Combine olive oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin seed, black beans, salt, mayonnaise, and minced chipotle in adobo, in medium bowl; set aside.

2. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add beans and salt; cook, stirring, until heated through. Lightly mash; cover and set aside.

3. Combine mayonnaise and chipotle in cup. Cut each pita in half crosswise. Spread mayonnaise on one side of pita halves. Spread bean mixture over mayonnaise; top with salsa and lettuce. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts

  • Servings Per Recipe 4
  • Calories(kcal)470,
  • Protein(gm)12,
  • Carbohydrate(gm)55,
  • Fat, total(gm)24,
  • Cholesterol(mg)8,
  • Saturated fat(gm)4,
  • Sodium(mg)874,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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