Veggie Stuffed Pita
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Makes:
12
servings
Total Cost:
$$$$
Whole wheat pita are stuffed with veggies and topped with cheese. Use family favorite veggies to make this easy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis (medium, 2 1/2 cups chopped)
- 4 carrots (medium, 1 1/4 cups grated)
- 2 cups broccoli (chopped)
- 12 ounces cheddar cheese, low-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 mini pitas (whole wheat, 4 inch across)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash vegetables.
- Remove the broccoli flowers from stems, cut the flowers into small florets, and put into mixing bowl.
- Peel carrots and cut off the ends. Grate carrots and put into mixing bowl.
- Slice the zucchini into thin slices. Cut each slice into quarters and put into bowl.
- Grate the cheese and put into a separate bowl.
- Measure oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix together.
- Heat oil in a skillet. Put the spices in the heated oil and then add the mixture of vegetables to the pan. Stir vegetables with a wooden spoon and sauté about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are slightly tender, remove from heat.
- Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita. Top the hot vegetables with 1 ounce grated cheese.
Notes
Wellness Ways Resource Book
University of Illinois Extension Service
