Brain Power Pita Pockets Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 c. low-fat or possibly nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 x clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice Salt to taste
- 4 lrg whole wheat pita breads
- 8 ounce soft tofu well-liquid removed and cubed
- 4 x ripe plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 c. fresh spinach leaves torn into bite-size pcs
- 1 c. sprouts, (alfalfa, sunflower or possibly mung bean)
- 1 lrg ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges
Directions
- Packed with antioxidants (sesame seed paste, tomatoes, spinach, avocado), B vitamins (whole wheat pitas, spinach) and protein (yogurt, tofu), these pitas will give your brain a midday boost.
- Sauce: In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients till blended.
- Slice an edge from each pita bread and carefully open pockets. In medium bowl, combine tofu, tomatoes and lettuce. Add in 1/4 c. of sauce and toss gently to mix. Spoon the mix into each pocket. Divide sprouts and avocado among the sandwiches. Drizzle each with 1 Tbsp. of tahini sauce. Serve right away.
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 284g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 342 | |
| Calories from Fat 108 | 32% |
| Total Fat 12.37g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2.77g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium 647mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 47.47g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 5.43g | 4% |
| Protein 14.07g | 23% |
