Artichoke and Basil Pesto Pitas
Artichoke and Basil Pesto Pitas makes 4 sandwiches

4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp dried basil leaves

2 Tbsp toasted slivered almonds

2 Tbsp olive oil

4 whole wheat pita bread

2 cups spring mix lettuce leaves

1 cup julienne-cut red bell pepper

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

1 (2.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

  1. Combine garlic and next 4 ingredients in container of food processor; cover and pulse several times until minced. Pour 2 Tbsp olive oil through chute and pulse several more times. Pesto should be finely minced.
  2. Open pita bread and spread 2 Tbsp pesto inside.
  3. Stuff with lettuce, red bell pepper; cucumber, artichokes and mushrooms.
  4. Serve with sliced melon or grapes.

 

 

 
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