Middle Eastern Sloppy Joes
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 T Olive Oil3/4 C. finely chopped onion1T minced garlic1/2 t. salt1/4 t. pepper, freshly ground8 oz. ground beef (or lamb, if you have it)3/4 c. dried brown lentils1 t. ground cumin1 t. dried thyme1 cup water, divided2 C. diced plum tomatoes (one 15 oz. can is fine)1 bay leaf4 6-inch whole-wheat pitas, cut in halfOptional garnish and not included in nutrition calculation:1/2 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt1 c. thinly sliced cucumberChopped fresh mint
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and beef; cook 5 minutes or until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to crumble beef.
2. Add lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir until seasonings become fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes. Stir lentil mixture; add remaining 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender and mixture is thick (add additional water as needed). Discard bay leaf. Fill each pita with 1/2 c lentil mixture. Spoon 1 T yogurt into each pita half; top with 2 T cucumber and sprinkle of mint, if desired.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 filled pita halves)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYANHD.
2. Add lentils, cumin, and thyme; stir until seasonings become fragrant. Add 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 15 minutes. Stir lentil mixture; add remaining 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook 15 minutes more or until lentils are tender and mixture is thick (add additional water as needed). Discard bay leaf. Fill each pita with 1/2 c lentil mixture. Spoon 1 T yogurt into each pita half; top with 2 T cucumber and sprinkle of mint, if desired.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 filled pita halves)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RYANHD.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 434.5
- Total Fat: 17.0 g
- Cholesterol: 42.5 mg
- Sodium: 893.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 50.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.4 g
- Protein: 21.2 g
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