Whole-Wheat Pita Recipes– The Perfect Staple For Healthy Fast Food

Do you need some healthy food fast? One of the best things to keep at hand is some whole-wheat pita bread. You can make a variety of healthy dishes and snacks with this simple item. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Breakfast Pita
Scramble some egg whites, or use egg substitute. Cut a pita round in half and fill one half with the egg. Top with some chopped tomato for a healthy and filling breakfast pita.

Alternatively you can add some chopped veggies to the eggs while you cook them, or put a little lean ham in with the egg and top your pita sandwich with a little low-fat cheese.

For a sweet breakfast pita put some low-fat cottage cheese in the pita pocket and top with no-sugar added fruit jam.


Chicken Caesar Pockets
Cut up some romaine lettuce. Toss in a little Caesar salad dressing. Fill your pita pocket with the salad, and then add a few slices of grilled chicken breast. Top with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a quick, filling and delicious lunch.

Using the same basic idea, you can turn just about any salad or sub combination into a pita pocket.

Pita Crisps and Hummus
Pita crisps and hummus are a filling low fat snack. Separate the pita into two thin rounds and bake them for a few minutes until they crisp up. Cut into wedges and serve with your favorite hummus as well as some crisp vegetables for extra crunch and flavor.

You can make your own hummus by putting cooked chickpeas, a splash of olive oil and your favorite flavorings (like garlic, salt, pepper and roasted peppers) in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pita Pizza
Pita Pizza is one of my favorite quick dinner dishes. You can have some yummy individual pizzas on the dinner table in about 15 minutes.

Start with a plain pita bread. Spread some tomato sauce on it, then add some of your favorite toppings like lean ham or turkey and plenty of veggies. Top with a little low-fat cheese and bake it in the oven or stick it in your toaster oven for a few minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve with a side salad to make dinner complete.
 

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