Avocado Pita Pockets
Creative snack idea to help keep the midday munchies away. And it’s quick to prepare.
- 5 minutes
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Avocado Pita Pockets
Creative snack idea to help keep the midday munchies away. And it’s quick to prepare.
- 5 minutes
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
- 2 whole grain pita bread pockets, cut in half
- 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Fill pita pocket half with avocado, chickpeas and cheese, dividing evenly. Heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 pita pocket half
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 198 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 4 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 39 mg |
| Potassium | 271 mg |
| Sodium | 259 mg |
| Copper | 216 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 44 mg |
| Phosphorus | 126 mg |
| Selenium | 20 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 8 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 8 mcg |
| Folate | 54 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 22 mg |
Source:
- Created by Fresh Avocados Love One Today, a member of the MyPlate National Strategic Partnership Program