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CHICKEN PITTA POCKETS WITH HUMMUS DRIZZLE



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Brilliant for snacks - just toast, stuff and eat!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Main course, Snack

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

85g shredded chicken breast
a finger length of cucumber , cut into strips
1 grated carrot
a handful of cress (optional)
2 tbsp hummus
3 tbsp natural yogurt
2 wholemeal pitta breads , cut in half and split open

Steps:

  • Mix together the shredded chicken breast, cucumber strips, grated carrot and a handful of cress. Set to one side. Mix together the hummus with the natural or Greek yogurt. Lightly toast the wholemeal pitta breads, cut in half and split open. Stuff the chicken mixture into pitta pockets and top each with the hummus drizzle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 83 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 2.76 milligram of sodium

TOASTER PITTA POCKETS



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If your kids can't wait until their next meal, these little pittas will keep them going in the meantime

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Snack, Treat

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 mini pitta bread
1 tbsp soft cheese
1 tbsp grated cheddar
your favourite fillings - ham, tomatoes, sweetcorn , ready-roasted peppers from a jar and tuna are good

Steps:

  • Pop the pitta into the toaster for 30 secs- 1 min, until just puffed but not crisp. Meanwhile, mix together the cheeses.
  • Slice an opening at one end of the pitta and use a teaspoon or a knife to spread the cheese mixture in. Push in some of your favourite fillings, gently squash the pitta closed between your hands, then put back in the toaster - cut-side up. Toast for 1-2 mins until golden and crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.91 milligram of sodium

LEMONY TUNA PITTA POCKETS



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These simple and tasty stuffed pitta breads are great for a quick lunchtime snack

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Snack, Treat

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1head Baby Gem lettuce
cucumber
fresh mint
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
100g can tuna in brine
2 mini pitta breads

Steps:

  • Shred the lettuce and mix with some chopped cucumber, a pinch chopped fresh mint and the lemon juice. Drain and flake the tuna, stir into the salad. Season if you want to. Slit open the pitta-breads and warm briefly in a toaster. Stuff pitta pockets with the salad and tuna mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.66 milligram of sodium

PITTA POCKETS



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A no-cook quick and simple snack that's ideal for an energy-boosting refuel when doing exercise or playing sport

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Snack, Starter

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 wholemeal pitta bread
3 tbsp hummus
2 handfuls watercress, spinach and rocket salad mix
1 tsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Halve the pitta bread into 2 pockets and toast until opened. Slather the inside of each with hummus. Stuff with salad, drizzle with olive oil and tuck in.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

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