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Veggie Stuffed Pita

2 medium zucchinis 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

4 medium carrots 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cups broccoli 12 mini pitas (6-inch) wheat

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 12 ounces low fat shredded

1/2 teaspoon oregano cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Rinse zucchini, carrots, and broccoli. Peel carrots. Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.

2. Place vegetables into bowl.

3. Heat oil in skillet while measuring oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl. Stir.

4. Put the spices in the heated oil and then add the mixture of vegetables to the pan.

5. Stir vegetables with a wooden spoon and saute' about 5 minutes.

6. When the vegetables are slightly tender remove from heat.

7. Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita.

8. Top the hot vegetables with 1 ounce grated cheese.

Options: substitute green pepper, mushrooms or onions in place of listed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) - Calories 160 ~ fat 5 g ~ calories from fat 45 ~ sodium 180 mg ~ total carbohydrate 21 g ~ fiber 3 g

Serves 12

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Barbara Curry
Food and Nutrition Program Coordinator
Stephenson County Unit
Highland Community College
Building R
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
bacurry@uiuc.edu

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