Tuna Stuffed Pita Pockets [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 15 minutes

This is a simple recipe for those who are in search of some quick high protein takeout lunch ideas. These tuna stuffed pita pockets are easy to make, and handy enough to pack in you lunch box for a healthy lunch. The recipe is tasty, healthy and really high on nutrition. Tuna is a powerhouse of clean protein and minerals. I am using whole wheat pita bread in this recipe for adding good carbs in my diet. Generous amount of tomato, cucumber and greens used in this preparation makes it full of fiber and vitamins. I consider these pita pockets as a convenient food that is not only good for bodybuilders but also beneficial for kids and people who are following some diets for weight loss. Try these delicious tuna stuffed pita breads for your lunch when you need to run fast for your work.

Nutrition

• calories: 369
• protein: 29
• carbs: 48
• fat: 9
• saturated fat: 1.64
• polyunsaturated fat: 2.21
• monounsaturated fat: 3.9
• cholesterol: 36
• sodium: 341
• potassium: 804
• dietary fiber: 9.3
• sugars: 5.29
• vitamin a: 61
• vitamin c: 17
• calcium: 121
• iron: 5
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 33.41
• other fats: 1.25

Ingredients

• 1 oz Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids
• 1 pita, large Bread, pita, whole-wheat
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 small whole Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
• 4 slice Cucumber, peeled, raw
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tbsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 tbsp, leaves Spices, basil, dried
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 1 slice, thin Onions, raw
• 1 cup, chopped Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw

Instructions

• Cut the whole wheat pita bread in half. Drain tuna and set aside.
• Heat oil in a non stick pan and saute onions until soft, add tuna and cook until fragrant.
• Add basil, salt and pepper, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Cut the tomato and cucumber slices, also chop the green vegetables.
• Now open the pita bread and arrange the tomato slices in it, then stuff tuna mixture.
• Place chop greens and cucumber slices on the tuna mixture and gently press the pita bread.
• Repeat the process with the other half of the pita bread.
• Pack in the lunch box or serve with tomato sauce.