Corner Kick Pita Pocket
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Instructions: Combine spinach, cucumber, and carrots with salsa and ranch dressing, mix well. Cut pita in half. Using your finger, slowly open the pocket so as not to tear the bread. Divide beef and veggie mix in half and place in each pocket half. Serve each pocket with ½ cup of cantaloupe.
Serves: 2
1 Cup of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving
Fruit and/or Veggie Color(s): Green, White, Orange, Red
Nutrition information per serving: calories: 247, total fat: 5.5g, saturated fat: 2.2g, % calories from fat: 20%, % calories from saturated fat: 8%, protein: 21g, carbohydrates: 29g, cholesterol: 51mg, dietary fiber: 4g, sodium: 400mg
Each serving provides: An excellent source of vitamins A and C, and a good source of folate, magnesium, potassium and fiber.
Recipe was developed for Produce for Better Health Foundation by Chef Mark Goodwin, CEC, CNC. This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods.
Recipe from the Cool Fuel for Kids cookbook.
Reprinted with the permission of the Produce for Better Health Foundation. © 2008 Produce for Better Health Foundation. All rights reserved.
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