Stuffed Pitas Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Bulgur wheat1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cucumber1
 Tomatoes2
 Dijon Mustard1 Teaspoon
 Red wine vinegar
 Lemon juice1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooked shrimp - 1 pound, peeled & deveined (or crab/ water- packed tuna/ skinned chicken/turkey)
 Whole-wheat pita bread pockets - 6
 Lettuce leaves6

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Soak the bulgur for about 1 hour.

MAKING
2) Take a pan and prepare bulgur according to package directions.
3) Take a large mixing bowl and combine bulgur with all other ingredients in it.
4) Cut meat into bite-size pieces, if desired.
5) Open the pitas and insert one lettuce leaf in each. Stiff with the prepared salad mixture.

SERVING
6) Arrange the stuffed pitas on a platter and serve immediately.
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