Best Savory Pita Strips Recipes

FRUITY PEANUT BUTTER PITAS

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My kids ask for these pita sandwiches all the time. They haven't noticed that as good as they taste, they're also good for them. -Kim Holmes, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/4 cup peanut butter
1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg
2 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/2 medium apple, thinly sliced
1/2 medium firm banana, sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, blend the peanut butter, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spread inside pita bread halves; fill with apple and banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY PITA TACOS

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You don't need to skimp on flavor when trying to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these tasty tacos, and likes eating them even more. -Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup taco sauce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 whole wheat pita pocket halves
6 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Optional: Sliced avocado and additional taco sauce

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook the beef, red pepper and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, taco sauce, olives and seasonings; heat through., Spoon 3/4 cup beef mixture into each pita half. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with avocado and additional taco sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 787mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAVORY PITA CHIPS

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Tasty all by themselves, and even better dipped into homemade hummus. Can adjust seasonings to taste. Posted for ZWT #6

Provided by gailanng

Categories Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic granules
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
6 pita breads (6 inches)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Mix the garlic granules, onion powder, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small container.
One at a time, brush the pita breads with olive oil, cut into 8 wedges (same pattern as cutting a pie or a pizza). Kitchen shears makes this step easy.
Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet, and sprinkle with the seasoning mix.
Bake in a 400F oven for 7 to10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.9, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 516.5, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.7