Harissa Chicken Pitas

with Tomatoes, Tzatziki & Arugula Salad

15 MIN

+$0.99/serving 2 Servings

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with Ground Beef

From the Test Kitchen

Designed to be ready in just 15 minutes, our new line of meals feature pre-cooked grains and easy-to-prep ingredients to create the same high-quality dishes you love, in less time! For this dish, you’ll cook a hearty filling—featuring tender chicken, smoky harissa paste, sweet honey, and tomatoes—to serve inside soft pitas alongside a swoosh of cooling tzatziki. A simple arugula and cucumber salad rounds out the meal.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

630 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

10 oz Ground Beef
2 Pocketless Pitas
1 Persian Cucumber
4 oz Grape Tomatoes
2 oz Arugula
½ oz Sweety Drop Peppers
½ cup Tzatziki (Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)
1½ Tbsps Red Harissa Paste
2 tsps Honey
2 Tbsps White Balsamic Vinegar

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve the tomatoes. Halve the cucumber lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.

2 Cook the beef & tomatoes

In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the beef; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently and breaking the meat apart with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Carefully drain off and discard any excess oil. Add the halved tomatoes; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally and gently pressing down on the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes, or until slightly softened and broken down. Add the harissa paste, honey, and 2 tablespoons of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until combined and the beef is browned and cooked through. Turn off the heat.

3 Finish & serve your dish

Meanwhile, wrap the pitas in a damp paper towel. Microwave on high 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until heated through and pliable. Transfer to a work surface and carefully unwrap. Assemble the pitas using the warmed pitas, cooked beef and tomatoes, and tzatziki. In a large bowl, combine the arugula, sliced cucumber, half the vinegar (you will have extra), and a drizzle of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve the pitas with the salad on the side. Garnish the salad with the peppers. Enjoy!