Rice and Roast Beef Sandwiches

Cooking Instructions:

  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives (optional)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 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

    Cook onion in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender. Add rice, corn, olives, if desired, barbecue sauce, lime juice, cumin and garlic salt; toss until thoroughly heated.

    Line each pita half with lettuce leaf, 1/2 cup hot rice mixture and roast beef; sprinkle with tomato. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings.