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Canadian-Bacon Pitas

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Canadian Bacon Pitas

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  •  Quick & Easy

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.

Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board

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
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.



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You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
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