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    Tuna Nicoise in Pita Pockets


    Source of Recipe


    "Live Longer Cookbook" by Reader's Digest

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Tuna Nicoise in Pita Pockets

    Recipe By : Reader's Digest
    Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:10
    Categories : Sandwiches

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1 cup frozen cut green beans
    1 can tuna in water (6-1/2 oz) -- drained
    2 plum tomatoes -- diced
    8 black olives -- pitted and finely
    -- chopped
    2 tablespoons red onion -- finely chopped
    2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or
    minced fresh basil or
    minced parsley
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    lettuce leaves
    2 small whole-wheat pita rounds -- halved
    -- (4-inch size)

    1. Make Tuna Niçoise: Cook green beans in a medium saucepan of
    boiling water 1 minute to blanch. Drain, rinse under cold running
    water to cool, drain well.

    2. Mix tuna, green beans, tomatoes, olives, onion, dill, oil,
    lemon juice, and pepper together in a large bowl. Tuck a few
    lettuce leaves into each pita half, then fill with the Tuna
    Niçoise.

    Per sandwich: Calories 345, fat 10 g, saturated fat 2 g,
    cholesterol 38 mg, sodium 743 mg, carbohydrate 38 g, fiber 4 g,
    protein 32 g.

    Tips: For a change of pace, you can make the filling using
    turkey, chicken, or salmon in place of the tuna.

    345 Calories


    Source:
    "Live Longer Cookbook"

    S(Master-Cook format by):
    "Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"

    Start to Finish Time:
    "0:11"

    T(Cooking Time):
    "0:01"

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