Ideal Meals
Ideal Meals™ are deliciously quick and easy-to-prepare meals developed by Produce for Kids’ very own Chef Marshall O'Brien and reviewed by our Registered Dietitian, Estela Schnelle. These lunch recipes offer a nutritious way to fuel up mid-day.
Fruity Pita Sandwiches & Tossed Salad
For a complete meal serve Fruity Pita Sandwiches with:
- Tossed salad
- Glass of 1% milk
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Serves 2
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 whole wheat pita bread, cut into 4 triangles
- ¼ cup almond or other nut butter
- 1 apple, washed, cored, thinly sliced
- 2 kiwi fruit, washed, sliced
- ½ cup cucumber, washed, cubed
- ½ cup tomatoes, washed, chunked
- 1 carrot, peeled, shredded
- 2 Tbsp. lowfat dressing
Directions:
1. Divide ingredients for 2 servings.
2. Spread 1 tablespoon of nut butter in each pita triangle.
3. Place ¼ of sliced apples in each triangle along with ½ of a sliced kiwi.
Tossed Salad:
1. Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots and dressing together.
Nutrition Information:
Fruity Pita Sandwiches Calories 571; Fat 24g; Protein 20g; Carbohydrate 74g; Fiber 13g; Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 498mg; Calcium 50%DV; Vitamin A 141%DV; Vitamin C 165%DV; Iron 16%DV
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