Canadian-Style Bacon Pitas
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Breads, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery,
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Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
3/4 lb Canadian-style bacon
1 cup sliced broccoli
1 cup sliced cauliflower
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/4 tsp dried summer savory
4 pita bread rounds, halved
1/3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Slice Canadian-style bacon into 24 slices, 1/4-inch thick each. Place
on rack in broiler pan. Broil 5 inches from heat for 6-8 minutes, turning once.
Meanwhile cook broccoli, cauliflower and celery in boiling salted water
2 minutes; drain thoroughly. Stir in mushrooms, green onion and summer savory.
Place 3 slices Canadian-style bacon in each pita bread half. Spoon an
equal amount of vegetable mixture into each bread half; sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons cheese.
Place sandwich halves on baking sheet; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees
F. for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 372
Calories from Fat 104 (28%)
% Daily Value*
18%Total Fat 11g
23%Saturated
Fat 4.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
18%Cholesterol 54mg
69%Sodium 1646mg
20%Potassium 714mg
14%Total
Carbohydrate 41g
26%Dietary
Fiber 6.4g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
57%Protein 29g