Dairy Makes Sense

Ham It Up Pita Pockets

Ingredients:

  • 2 whole wheat pitas, large size
  • 8 slices ham
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • 1 medium apple, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons spicy mustard

Servings: 4
Prep and Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Cost/recipe: $5.40
Cost/serving: $1.35

Preparation:

Cut pita pockets in half. Spread about 1 teaspoon spicy mustard inside each pocket. On cutting board, layer 1 slice ham, 1 slice Provolone cheese and 1 slice ham together. Fold in half, tucking 3 or 4 slices of apple between the ham and cheese halves. Tuck the layers into the pita pocket half.* Microwave each pocket on high for 30 seconds or until cheese begins to melt. Let stand a few minutes before eating.

*Heating pita pockets in the microwave for a few seconds may soften them slightly to make this process easier.

Ham It Up Pita Pockets
Nutritional Facts:
Calories: 250
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 1100mg
Carbohydrates: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g (7 grams from dairy)
Calcium: 20% Daily Value