Since whole grains is a crucial addition to a healthy meal plan for little ones, creating a whole wheat pita pizza for lunch is an ideal way to get kids to devour the bread and grains their growing bodies require Offer your kid something tasty and nutritious for lunch, perhaps something that you prepare at home. These lunches can be interesting, healthy and convenient.
Pita Pockets with 4 Cheese Filing
This pocket sandwich is packed with an Italian seasoning blend with four tasty cheeses. If you want to add a little something extra you can layer on chipotle mayo or add chopped ham or chicken to the recipe.
Ingredients:
*1/4 cup ricotta cheese
*2 tbsp. grated mozzarella cheese
*2 tbsp. grated provolone cheese
*2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
*1/8 tsp. dried basil
*Pinch of dried oregano
*Dash of black pepper
*1 pita bread pocket
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. In a bowl, stir together the cheeses, herbs, and pepper
3. Split the bread halfway around the edge
4. Fill with the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap the sandwich in aluminum foil
6. Bake for about 10 minutes or until heated throughout
Yield: 1 serving.
Pita Pizza
Pizza is a popular alternative for lunch. This pita pizza can be made ahead and placed in a lunch box or served right away. Picky eaters can select which extras they want in their pita pizza. For the eat everything eaters, this pizza can be prepared with pepperoni, olives, and extra cheese.
Ingredients:
*1 whole-wheat pita bread
*1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
*2 tbsp. pizza or tomato sauce
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees
2. Split the pita bread halfway around the edge
3. Spoon in the cheese, tomato sauce, and toppings of your choice
4. Wrap the pita in aluminum foil and bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Yield: 1 serving
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