• 2 tsp. unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 lbs. black beans, drained
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 4 scallions, sliced
• 2 cups plain lowfat yogurt
• 4 white pitas, opened at one side and lightly toasted

Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onion 5-7 minutes or until golden. Add chicken and sauté 3-4 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned. Stir in black beans, turmeric, cayenne and pepper and sauté 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in half the scallions. Sauté 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until scallions are softened.

Remove from heat and stuff into pita breads. Sprinkle with remaining scallions and a dollop of yogurt.

Per serving: calories 620, fat 6.9g, 10% calories from fat, cholesterol 78mg, protein 53.0g, carbohydrates 85.3g, fiber 18.9g, sugar 20.8g, sodium 704mg, diet points 9.7.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.7, Vegetable: 1.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 4.6, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 3.4

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The recommended wines are: Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, or Chablis.