
Veggie Stuffed Pita
Whole wheat pita are stuffed with veggies and topped with cheese. Use family favorite veggies to make this easy lunch or dinner.
- 12 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
Veggie Stuffed Pita
Whole wheat pita are stuffed with veggies and topped with cheese. Use family favorite veggies to make this easy lunch or dinner.
- 12 Servings
- $6.00 - $8.99
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis
- 4 carrots
- 2 cups broccoli
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, low-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 mini pitas
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash vegetables.
Remove the broccoli flowers from stems, cut the flowers into small florets, and put into mixing bowl.
Peel carrots and cut off the ends. Grate carrots and put into mixing bowl.
Slice the zucchini into thin slices. Cut each slice into quarters and put into bowl.
Grate the cheese and put into a
Measure oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix together.
Heat oil in a skillet. Put the spices in the heated oil and then add the mixture of vegetables to the pan. Stir vegetables with a wooden spoon and sauté about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are slightly tender, remove from heat.
Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita. Top the hot vegetables with 1 ounce grated cheese.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1 prepared pita, 1/12 of recipe (143g)
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 163 |
Total Fat | 5 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.2 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
Cholesterol | 6 mg |
Carbohydrates | 20 g |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
Total Sugars | 2 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 11 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 142 mg |
Potassium | 265 mg |
Sodium | 319 mg |
Copper | 122 mcg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Magnesium | 36 mg |
Phosphorus | 217 mg |
Selenium | 17 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 195 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin C | 20 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 1 mg |
Vitamin K | 22 mcg |
Folate | 34 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
Niacin | 1 mg |
Choline | 20 mg |
Source:
- Wellness Ways Resource Book
- University of Illinois Extension Service