Picky-Eater Pita Pizza Pockets
Serves4 (1 pita each)
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, shredded
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/4 cup baby spinach
- 2 chicken breast, boneless and skinless, chopped
- 4 pitas, whole wheat
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, part-skim shredded
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until they begin to soften and caramelize, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and oregano, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach, stir to combine, and continue simmering to wilt the spinach, about 1 minute.
- Remove the vegetables from the heat and let cool. Purée the vegetables with a blender, leaving the vegetables chunky, or simply leave the vegetables whole.
- Open the pita pockets and place a quarter of the chicken cubes inside each one. Add a few tablespoons of sauce to each pita and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Arrange the pita pizza pockets on a large baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.
Recipe Tips
This recipe makes a lot of sauce! Save leftovers in the freezer for another meal.
Add your favorite vegetables to the sauce, keep it chunky for added texture, or puree smooth to "hide" added vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Picky-Eater Pita Pizza Pockets
Amount Per Serving (1 pita eachg)
Calories 672
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g
28%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 74mg
25%
Sodium 597mg
25%
Potassium 1314mg
38%
Total Carbohydrates 89g
30%
Dietary Fiber 12g
48%
Sugars 15g
Protein 43g
86%
Vitamin A
150%
Vitamin C
145%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
27%
Iron
30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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