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Artichoke and Basil Pesto Pitas |
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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 - 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.
- Open pita bread and spread 2 Tbsp pesto inside.
- Stuff with lettuce, red bell pepper; cucumber, artichokes and mushrooms.
- Serve with sliced melon or grapes.
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