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Open Pita Bread Sandwich Recipe

This Open Pita Bread Sandwich with capsicum dip (or Tzatziki if you prefer), green capsicum, tomato and low fat cheese makes a healthy and tasty lunch. Capsicums are high in vitamin C, rich in beta carotene and folate, assist in lowering blood pressure and break down cholesterol build up.

If you want to add a protein source to this sandwich, chicken breast is a great option.

This recipe is low in fat and a good source of protein.

Energy per 100g:

637kJ - 152Cal

Fat per 100g:

2.5g

Healthy Lunch Recipe : Open Pita Bread Sandwich

Recipe Serves:

This Recipe Serves 2.

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 4 small pieces of pita bread or naan bread.
  • 2 tablespoons capsicum dip (or Tzatziki if desired).
  • 1/2 green capsicum, finely sliced.
  • 1 small tomato, cut into 8 wedges.
  • Shavings of low-fat tasty cheese (or parmesan if desired).

Recipe Method:

  1. Spread both sides of bread with dip.
  2. Place tomato and capsicum on top, and top with tasty cheese if desired.
  3. Serve immediately or toast in sandwich press if desired (until golden brown).

Recipe Nutrition Panel:

 Servings: 2
 Serving size: 180g
 

Nutrient

Average Serve

Average 100g

Energy (kJ)

1146

637

Energy (Cal)

274

152

Protein (g)

10.7

5.9

Fat, Total (g)

4.5

2.5

Fat, Saturated (g)

1.6

0.8

Carbohydrate (g)

45.0

25.0

Sugars (g)

4.5

2.5

Sodium (mg)

429.2

238.4

Additional Comments:

This sandwich is nice served open or toasted. Feel free to use focaccia if you like.

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