Party Pita Wedges
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Party Pita Wedges
4 Pita breads
(For the Mexican Topping) 1 cup of prepared salsa 1 cup shredded reduced-fat, Monterey Jack cheese 4 canned of chopped green chilies 2 tablespoons sliced black olives (no pits)
(For the Italian Topping) 1 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 cup shredded part-skim, Mozzarella cheese
(For the Deli Topping) 3 ounces of smoked turkey, (shredded) 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat, Swiss cheese 1 cup seeded, chopped tomatoes
1. In 3 small bowls, combine topping ingredients. Mix well.
2. Preheat oven to 350* F. Slice each pita bread into 4 equal wedges. Place the wedges on a non-stick baking sheet and spoon 1 type of topping onto each wedge.
3 Bake until the cheese melts and pita bread is crisp for about 10 minutes. Using a flat spatula, place the wedges on a serving platter and serve immediately. (Makes 16 wedges)
(Cooking Tips) Pita bread is a smart sandwich of your choice. Most brands have less than 1 gram of fat/serving. Choose whole-wheat pitas for more fiber.
Health Check A. Salsa and green chilies add vitamin C B. A good source of calcium is reduced-fat cheese C. Only 64 calories per wedge! Back to Healthy Appetizer Recipes
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