Brain Power Pita Pockets
Packed with antioxidants, B vitamins, and protein, these pitas will give your brain a midday boost.
Packed with antioxidants, B vitamins, and protein, these pitas will give your brain a midday boost.
Ingredients
Tahini sauce:
- 1 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Pita pockets:
- 4 large whole wheat pita breads
- 8 ounces soft tofu, well-drained and cubed
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup sprouts (alfalfa, sunflower, or mung bean)
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges
Preparation
1. To make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until blended.
2. Slice an edge from each pita bread and carefully open pockets. In medium bowl, combine tofu, tomatoes and spinach. Add 1/4 cup of sauce and toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into each pocket. Divide sprouts and avocado among the sandwiches. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of tahini sauce. Serve right away.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves: 4
- Calories 385
- Carbohydrate Content 51 g
- Cholesterol Content 1 mg
- Fat Content 15 g
- Fiber Content 15 g
- Protein Content 19 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 390 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g