Black Bean and Corn Pitas
Ingredients
- Beans, black, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed250g
- Corn kernels, frozen150g
- Tomatoes180g≈ 1 cup chopped
- Avocado - Medium Hass150g≈ 1 medium
- Garlic, raw3g≈ 1 clove
- Parsley1g
- Cayenne Pepper1g≈ 2.25 × 1/4 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice10g≈ 0.75 × 1 tablespoon
- Chili Powder2.6g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Bread, white60g≈ 1.25 × cup, crumbs
- Mozzarella, part-skim37g≈ 1.25 × oz
Estimated Cost
- Beans, black, canned, sodium added, drained and rinsed (250g)—
- Corn kernels, frozen (150g)—
- Tomatoes (180g)$0.90
- Avocado - Medium Hass (150g)$1.00
- Garlic, raw (3g)$0.08
- Parsley (1g)$0.04
- Cayenne Pepper (1g)$0.04
- Lemon Juice (10g)$0.04
- Chili Powder (2.6g)$0.07
- Bread, white (60g)—
- Mozzarella, part-skim (37g)—
* Cost estimate based on 7 of 11 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Drain the canned beans in a colander and rinse with water.
- 2
2. Place the beans in a medium bowl along with the thawed corn, tomatoes, chopped avocado, and minced garlic.
- 3
3. Mix in the parsley, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and chili powder until everything is evenly distributed.
- 4
4. Cut each of the 2 pita pockets in half, making 4 pieces.
- 5
5. Fill each pita piece with an equal portion of the bean mixture.
- 6
6. Finish each piece with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella.
- 7
7. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.