Best Curried Tuna Pita Pockets Recipes

WARM TUNA PITA POCKETS

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I like to tuck this cheesy tuna filling into pita pockets for a fun, grab-and-go lunch. Celery adds a nice crunch. -Marge Nicol, Shannon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 pita pocket halves

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the tuna, cheese, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon into pita halves. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56 mg cholesterol, Sodium 885 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 32 g protein.

TUNA PITA POCKETS

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Make and share this Tuna Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 pita pockets

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, flaked and drained
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tobasco)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 6-inch pitas, cut in half
1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced (with peel)
2 cups alfalfa sprouts (not packed)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT pitas, cucumber and sprouts in a bowl.
Mix well.
Open pita pockets.
Line with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts.
Fill with tuna mixture.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 790.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 28.5

TUNA PITA POCKETS

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This comes from a local supermarket flyer and sounds so good. I hope to try it soon. Choose water packed tuna and low fat mayo for a heathy treat.

Provided by Michelle Dominic

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 pitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

184 g tuna in water, drained
75 ml mayonnaise
125 ml apples, chopped
50 ml carrots, shedded
15 ml lemon juice
2 pita bread, cut in half
200 ml alfalfa sprouts or 200 ml lettuce, shredded

Steps:

In a small bowl combine tuna, mayo, apple, carrot and lemon juice.
Fill each pita half with alfalfa sprouts or lettuce and 1/4 of the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 464.1, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14.1

TUNA IN PITAS

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Stress free sandwich ready in just 5 minutes! Hearty tuna recipe perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (3 oz) light tuna in water, drained
2 lettuce leaves
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form 2 pockets
1/2 medium orange, peeled, broken into segments and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

In small bowl, mix onion, celery, mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir in tuna.
Place lettuce leaf in each pita bread half; fill with tuna mixture. Top with orange pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

PITA POCKETS STUFFED WITH CHUNKY TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad sandwiches continue to be very popular. You're sure to find them on the menu of just about any diner or sandwich shop. This delicious Tuna Salad Pita Pocket gives you tuna, veggies, cheese, and grains all in one handful. Serve with a pickle and enjoy!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can tuna in water
3 -4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 small green apple, cored, peeled and diced
4 pepperoncini peppers, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons black olives, sliced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 cup alfalfa sprout
lettuce leaf (Boston or Romaine)
2 large whole-wheat pita pockets

Steps:

Drain off the water that the tuna is packed inches.
Place the tuna in a medium-size mixing bowl; break apart with a fork.
Add the next 14 ingredients to the tuna; mix everything thoroughly. (COOK'S TIP: Adjust these ingredients - MORE OR LESS - to your taste.).
Open the pita pockets and line the bottoms with sprouts and shredded carrots (reserve a few teaspoons for garnish); layer lettuce on one side of each pita pocket.
Stuff with tuna filling in each pocket, dividing equally. Top with reserved sprouts and carrots.
This recipe will give you 2 jumbo pita sandwiches, or slice the pita pockets in half for 4 smaller servings.
Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 611.1, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 85.4, Sodium 3356.2, Carbohydrate 59.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 13.8, Protein 44.1

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