Veggie Stuffed Pita
Yield Ingredients
2 zucchini (medium, 2 1/2 cups chopped) 4 carrot (medium, 1 1/4 cups grated) 2 cups broccoli (chopped) 12 ounces cheddar cheese, low fat 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons vegetable-oil 12 mini-pitas (6 inch) Instructions
1. Wash vegetables.
2. Remove the broccoli flowers from stems, cut the flowers into small florets and put into mixing bowl.
3. Peel carrots and cut off the ends. Grate carrots and put into mixing bowl.
4. Slice the zucchini into thin slices. Cut each slice into quarters and put into bowl.
5. Grate the cheese and put into a separate bowl.
6. Measure oregano, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and mix together.
7. Heat oil in a skillet. Put the spices in the heated oil and then add the mixture of vegetables to the pan. Stir vegetables with a wooden spoon and saute about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are slightly tender, remove from heat.
8. Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita. Top the hot vegetables with 1 ounce grated cheese.
Cost
Per recipe: $9.46
Per serving: $0.79Source
University of Illinois, Extension Service, Wellness Ways Resource Book
Notes
Substitute green pepper, mushrooms or onions in place of listed vegetables.
