Minty Pea and Spiced Beef Pitas

Name: Minty Pea and Spiced Beef Pitas
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar, divided; 1/4 tsp. sugar; Kosher salt; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and divided; 1 1/2 c. frozen peas, thawed; 1/3 c. low-fat cottage cheese; 1/4 c. mint leaves, plus more for topping; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 6 oz. cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced; 12 oz. lean ground beef, broken into pieces; 1/4 tsp. sumac; 2 whole-wheat pitas, split into 2 rounds and toasted

Relax with a one-pan meal for dinner tonight.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 24, 2025

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

We packed a sneaky amount of protein in this handheld dinner, using cottage cheese along with crispy savory ground beef. Tip: Make a double batch of the spread and you’ve got a dip that’s perfect for crunchy vegetables or pita chips.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar, divided
1/4 tsp. sugar
Kosher salt
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced and divided
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup mint leaves, plus more for topping
2 Tbsp. olive oil
6 oz. cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced
12 oz. lean ground beef, broken into pieces
1/4 tsp. sumac
2 whole-wheat pitas, split into 2 rounds and toasted

Directions

1. Step 1In small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon vinegar, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Toss in 1/4 sliced onion and let sit until ready to use.
2. Step 2In food processor, process peas, cottage cheese, and 1/8 teaspoon salt, scraping sides as necessary, until smooth. Pulse in mint until chopped.
3. Step 3Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add mushrooms in even layer and cook, undisturbed, until starting to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and sprinkle remaining onion on top; cook, undisturbed, until mushrooms are deep golden brown, 1 to 2 minute more. Stir onion and mushrooms and scatter beef on top; season with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and sumac. Cook, breaking up beef and stirring occasionally, until beef is cooked through and browned, 5 to 6 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar.
4. Step 4Spread pitas with minty peas and top with beef mixture, pickled onions, and additional mint leaves.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 354 calories, 14 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 56 mg cholesterol, 617 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 27 g protein

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