Rice and Roast Beef Sandwiches

Description

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 small red onion, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• ½ cup whole kernel corn
• ½ cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 whole-wheat pita rounds, halved and warmed
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 1 cup sliced, cooked lean roast beef
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped

Procedures

1. Cook onion in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender.
2. Add rice, corn, olives, if desired, barbecue sauce, lime juice, cumin and garlic salt; toss until thoroughly heated.
3. Line each pita half with lettuce leaf, ½ cup hot rice mixture and roast beef; sprinkle with tomato.
4. Serve warm.