VEGGIE CHICKEN PITAS
These delicious pita pockets are literally stuffed with veggies, chicken and cheese. They make for great on-the-go dinners. (But bring a napkin!) -Bill Parkis, Wilmington, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots, broccoli and peas in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the chicken, red peppers, wine, oregano and cayenne; heat through. Spoon mixture into pita breads; sprinkle with cheeses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN-STYLE TURKEY PITAS
Tired of turkey sandwiches? Try Beverly Graml's fresh-tasting adaptation-a warm spicy stir-fry tucked into pita bread. "A neighbor game me this quick-and-easy recipe years ago," she pens from Yorktown, Virginia. "It's been my most popular day-after-turkey dish ever since."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix first five ingredients until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in turkey and green onions; heat through. Serve in pitas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STIR-FRY PITA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Stir-Fry Pita Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by RecipeNut
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut chicken tenders in half lengthwise and crosswise.
- Coat large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook and stir chicken over medium heat 3 minutes.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes.
- Add Italian dressing and red pepper flakes; cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; uncover and let cool 5 minutes.
- While chicken mixture is cooling, cut pita breads in half to form pockets.
- Line each pocket with lettuce leaf.
- Spoon chicken filling into pockets; sprinkle with feta cheese.
- Note: Salad dressings offer a surprising amount of convenience in the kitchen.
- Their basic components of oil, vinegar, herbs and spices provide a ready-made marinade or seasoned oil for cooking meats and poultry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 1035.8, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 28.4
GARLIC BEEF IN PITA BREAD
From Sunset Magazine. This is a hearty sandwich, great for dinner. I like to serve this with a green salad.
Provided by dianegrapegrower
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients. Add sliced beef. Set aside.
- Cut onions into 1" pieces. Set aside. Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in wok. Stir-fry beef, draining and reserving marinade. Remove beef from wok when done, keeping warm.
- Add cornstarch mixture to wok with remaining marinade. Cook until sauce thickens slightly. Remove wok from heat, stir in beef and onions.
- Assemble sandwiches in Pita breads with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 844.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 28.6
GREEK SALAD PITA SANDWICHES
Provided by Kristen Williams
Categories Sandwich Leafy Green Tomato Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Back to School Lunch Feta Cucumber Healthy Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil and red wine vinegar in large bowl. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Mix tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, radishes, and parsley into dressing. Stir in feta cheese. DO AHEAD: Salad can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer salad mixture to pita bread halves. Serve sandwiches immediately.
EASY ARMENIAN STYLE PITA SANDWICHES
Don't remember where this one came from, but I've been making these for years. Very refreshing and tasty, great for a hot summer dinner with salad on the side. When it's really hot, I like these with cold, fresh tomato slices stuffed inside.
Provided by BIG_CHIEF
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry ground beef or ground Bison in 10-12 inch skillet over medium heat, breaking up until it is fine and no pink remains. Drain off any excess grease and return to skillet.
- Add onion soup packet and water. Stir to distribute evenly. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until onion is tender, about 15-20 minutes and replacing the cover when done stirring.
- Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt. Let sit 5-10 minutes until heated through - do NOT allow to boil - remove from heat, if necessary.
- Stir in mint, cover and let sit for 3-5 more minutes.
- Spoon into pita bread halves and serve. Add sliced tomato if desired.
GREEK PITAS
I like to serve these when the gang's over for football games-they taste like gyros and the guys love them! You can prepare the meat and sauce ahead of time for added convenience. -Lisa Hockersmith, Bakersfield, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill and seasoned salt; cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. , Combine the oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano and thyme in large bowl; add pork. Turn to coat; cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain pork, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, stir-fry pork until browned, about 4 minutes. Stuff into pita halves; top with cucumber sauce, tomato and onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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