Spicy Couscous Pockets (Microwave)

From the Sharp Carousel Micro-Convection Oven Manual and Cookbook. Recipe developed in 700-1050 watt ovens.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 mini pita pockets

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained (reserve juice)
• 1⁄2 cup couscous
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup raisins
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 12  mini pita pockets, whole wheat
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, snipped
• 1  pint plain yogurt

Directions

1. Place reserved tomato juice in a 4-cup measure. Add enough water to measure 2/3 cup. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power setting until boiling, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
2. Add couscous, chili powder, cumin and oregano and mix well. Cover and set aside.
3. Combine beef, onion, green pepper and garlic in 3-quart casserole. Microwave on HIGH until beef is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, stirring once. Drain.
4. Add couscous mixture, tomatoes, raisins, salt & pepper. Mix well. Microwave on HIGH until hot, 7-9 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
5. Spoon beef mixture into warmed pita pockets.
6. Stir parsley into yogurt.
7. Top each pita with yogurt mixture.