32 Delicious Ways to Use Up Pita Bread

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32 Delicious Ways to Use Up Pita Bread2/32 Chicken Caesar Pitas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Hand-held and picnic friendly, these chicken-stuffed pockets pack a double dose of whole grains from brown rice and whole wheat pitas. The chicken can be made up to 2 days in advance for a fast-fix lunch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 398 calories, 10 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 919 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate

(3 g sugars, 5 g fiber), 31 g protein

(3 g sugars, 5 g fiber), 31 g protein. 3/32 Fresh Veggie Pockets 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so I made lots of these fresh-filled pitas for the students. Crunchy with crisp vegetables and nutty sunflower kernels, they’re a fast-to-fix lunch when you’re on the go.-Linda Reeves, Cloverdale, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 434 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 571mg

sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein

sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein. 4/32 Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Pitas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a hearty take on Mediterranean food, this time with sweet potatoes tucked inside. These unique pockets are delicious for lunch or dinner. —Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 462 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein. 5/32

Greek Sausage Pita Pizzas 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I turned my favorite sandwich into a pizza. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner, but don’t forget it when you’re having a bunch of people over—it makes a fantastic appetizer, too. —Marion McNeill, Mayfield Heights, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza: 632 calories, 40g fat (12g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1336mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. 6/32 Shredded Chicken Gyros 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min

One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family always has such a wonderful time at the annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. One of my favorite parts is all the awesome food. This meal is a good way to mix up our menu, and my kids are big fans. —Camille Beckstrand, Layton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro (calculated without toppings): 337 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 418mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/32 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner

Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish

Test Kitchen Approved Pear Waldorf Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 mini pitas halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a guaranteed table brightener. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 67 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 8/32 Greek Beef Pitas 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Beef Pitas Recipe photo

Feel free to add olives if you’d like

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A local restaurant that’s famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to add olives if you’d like. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 greek pita: 407 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 9/32 Fruity Peanut Butter Pitas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids ask for these

pita sandwiches all the time

pita sandwiches all the time. They haven’t noticed that as good as the pitas taste, they’re good for them too.—Kim Holmes, Emerald Park, Saskatchewan Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 324 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 lean meat. 10/32 Hearty Pita Tacos 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Pita Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t need to skimp on flavor when trying

to eat healthy

to eat healthy. Our 9-year-old daughter enjoys helping us make these tasty tacos, and likes eating them even more. —Jamie Valocchi, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 339 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 787mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch. 11/32 Flying Saucers 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4-6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These handy pita pocket sandwiches can be filled and served ready to eat… or you can set up a make-your-own buffet with ingredients that the

kids can choose to suit themselves

kids can choose to suit themselves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 539 calories, 39g fat (12g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1647mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 12/32 Curried Beef Pita Pockets 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be curry lovers forever! —Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 393 calories, 14g

fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 13/32 Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros 32 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro. —Sharon Rawlings, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 gyro: 475 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol,

918mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein

918mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 14/32 Confetti Scrambled Egg Pockets 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Confetti Scrambled Egg Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This sunny specialty is a colorful crowd-pleaser. My eight grandchildren often enjoy these egg-packed pitas for Saturday morning brunch or with a light salad for supper. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 224 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat

1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat. 15/32 Turkey Gyros 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Greek seasoning, feta cheese and dill-cucumber sauce give this gyro an authentic taste. It was my family’s introduction to how really good pita bread can be. Instead of feta cheese, we’ll sprinkle on cheddar or Monterey Jack if we have it. —Donna Garvin, Glens Falls, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 307 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber),

24g protein

24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 16/32 Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Layered Mediterranean Dip with Pita Chips Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 5 cups (120 chips) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not your ordinary layer dip, the bold combination of hummus and Greek yogurt will be a new most-requested recipe at your next baby shower or gathering. —Elizabeth Dumont, Boulder, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup dip with 6 chips: 178 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol,

478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein

478mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 17/32 Picadillo in Pita Bread Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I’d worked all day, there was always something to do at home. That didn’t leave much time to cook! —Shirley Smith, Orange, California Nutrition Facts: 1 pita pocket half: 283 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 18/32 Mediterranean Meatball Sandwiches

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