Lean Minced Beef & Vegetable Pide (Lite)

High ProteinLow Fat

A 500-calorie Lunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 2 (100g each) whole wheat pitas
• 150g lean minced beef (5% fat)
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 tomato, deseeded and finely diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt (for serving)
• 20g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Heat a non-stick pan on the hob over medium heat. Add the lean minced beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the chopped onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and tomato to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
4. Stir in the paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
5. Place the whole wheat pitas on the prepared baking tray. Evenly spread the beef and vegetable mixture over each pita.
6. Sprinkle the reduced-fat mozzarella cheese over the beef and vegetable topping.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pita edges are lightly golden.
8. Serve immediately with a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt on the side.