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Turkey Pita Wedges


Yield: 8

Ethnicity: American
 
Meal Type: Appetizer
 
Preparation Method: Quick and Easy, Microwave
 
Product Type: Cooked Turkey
 
Dish Type: Pita
 







Ingredients
2 Medium plain or whole wheat pitas
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
1 Cup Cheddar cheese, grated
1 Cup COOKED TURKEY, chopped
1 Medium jalepeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
 
  1. Cut each pita around outer edges to form 4 rounds. Brush each round lightly with oil. Cut into quarters. Place 4 quarters on a paper towel and microwave on high (100% power) for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes until almost crisp.
  2. Top each quarter with 1 tablespoon of cheese. Top each with 1 tablespoon of chopped turkey. Sprinkle each quarter with 1/4 teaspoon jalapeno peppers.
  3. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until cheese melts. Serve immediately. Makes 16 appetizers.
  4. NOTE: Recipe was tested on a 700-watt oven. Times vary with microwave wattage.

Recipe Source: Recipe provided by the Ontario Turkey Producers' Marketing Board in Kitchener, Ontario

Nutrition Facts
Calories 180  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 180mg
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g  
Protein 10g  
Vitamin A 4%
  • Vitamin C 2%
    Calcium 10%
  • Iron 4%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
      Calories: 2000 2500
    Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
    Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
    Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
    Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
    Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
    Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
    Calories per gram:
    Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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