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
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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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