Fruity Thai Pita Pockets
Bored with the same old sandwich at lunch? Liven up packed lunches with this Thai-influenced pita pocket: a surprising blend of fruits, spinach, and peanut sauce tucked in a very portable pita pocket.
- 15 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Fruity Thai Pita Pockets
Bored with the same old sandwich at lunch? Liven up packed lunches with this Thai-influenced pita pocket: a surprising blend of fruits, spinach, and peanut sauce tucked in a very portable pita pocket.
- 15 minutes
- 4 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 1 can tropical fruit salad in 100% juice
- 4 whole-grain pita pockets
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Steps
In a colander over a bowl, drain fruit salad well; reserve 3 tablespoons juice.
In a small bowl, whisk together reserved juice, peanut butter, cream cheese, and soy sauce.
Place drained fruit, spinach, and cilantro (if desired) in a bowl; mix gently.
Add sauce and toss.
Slice a small portion off each pita. Tuck the slice inside the bottom of the pita.
Fill each pita pocket with the fruit-spinach mixture.
Wrap individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Will keep well overnight.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 370 |
| Total Fat | 17 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 5 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 13 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 597 mg |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
| Copper | 398 mcg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Magnesium | 116 mg |
| Phosphorus | 291 mg |
| Selenium | 23 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 161 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 54 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg |
| Vitamin K | 152 mcg |
| Folate | 106 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin | 6 mg |
| Choline | 51 mg |
Source:
- Produce for Better Health Foundation