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Fruity Thai Pita Pockets

Fruity Thai Pita Pockets on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

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.

Ingredients

  • 1 can tropical fruit salad in 100% juice (15 ounces)
  • 4 whole-grain pita pockets
  • 4 cups fresh spinach (torn)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
  • For the Spread:
  • 3 tablespoons reserved juice from tropical fruit salad
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, crunchy or chunky
  • 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

  1. In a colander over a bowl, drain fruit salad well; reserve 3 tablespoons juice.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together reserved juice, peanut butter, cream cheese, and soy sauce.
  3. Place drained fruit, spinach, and cilantro (if desired) in a bowl; mix gently.
  4. Add sauce and toss.
  5. Slice a small portion off each pita. Tuck the slice inside the bottom of the pita.
  6. Fill each pita pocket with the fruit-spinach mixture.
  7. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Will keep well overnight.

Notes

Time-saving idea: Purchase pre-opened pita pockets

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 426
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Sodium 635 mg
Carbohydrates 54 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 16 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 89 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 613 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 426
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 5 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Carbohydrates 54 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 18 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 16 g
Minerals
Calcium 89 mg
Potassium 613 mg
Sodium 635 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 130 mg
Phosphorus 300 mg
Selenium 27 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 84 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 4 mg
Vitamin K 124 mcg
Folate 85 mcg
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 6 mg
Choline 53 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Fruit 1/2 cups
Grains 2 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups