Meat N Veggie Pockets Recipes

ITALIAN FISH AND VEGGIE POCKETS

Steps:

• Special equipment: 4 large sheets of aluminum foil or parchment paper
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl mix together the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
• Lay out the 4 sheets of aluminum foil. Place 1/4 of the sugar snap peas, 1/4 of the yellow bell peppers, and 1/4 of the orange bell peppers on each sheet of foil. Over each pile of vegetables drizzle 2 tablespoons of white wine, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and gently toss.
• Top each pile of seasoned vegetables with a piece of fish. Sprinkle the fish with some of the reserved lemon zest mixture. Top each fish with 2 slices of lemon.
• Fold up the foil into an air-tight packet. Place the foil packets in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish. Sprinkle the fish with mint just before serving.

FRESH VEGGIE POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sunflower kernels and seasoned salt; spread about 2 tablespoons on the inside of each pita half. Layer with the tomato, cucumber, mushrooms and avocado.

PORK 'N' VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Divide the pork, broccoli, carrots, water chestnuts, green pepper and onions evenly among four pieces of double-layered heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger; drizzle over pork and vegetables. Fold foil around filling and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pork is no longer pink. Serve with rice if desired.

VEGGIE POCKETS

Steps:

• In a saucepan, cook onions in oil until tender. Add barbecue sauce; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower; heat through. Stir in mayonnaise, carrot, cabbage and squash; heat through. , Fill each pita half with about 2 tablespoons lettuce and 1/2 cup vegetable mixture.

VEGGIE BURGER POCKETS

Steps:

• Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring to a high simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 1 minute. Cover, remove from the heat and let sit 12 minutes. Drain the eggs and rinse under cold water, then peel and thinly slice. Meanwhile, cook the veggie burgers as the label directs. Whisk the yogurt, garlic, paprika, 2 tablespoons water, and salt to taste in a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss the arugula, roasted red peppers, cucumber, olive oil, mint, feta, and salt to taste. Cut 1 inch off the top of each pita to make an opening; stuff the pita strip inside the pita to reinforce the bottom. Stuff each pita with a veggie burger, some arugula salad and a few slices of hard-boiled egg. Drizzle with the yogurt dressing. Serve with pickles.
• Per Serving (does not include pickles): Calories: 426; Total Fat: 14 grams; Saturated Fat: 4 grams; Protein: 26 grams; Total carbohydrates: 51 grams; Sugar: 5 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 118 milligrams; Sodium: 1074 milligrams

POCKET VEGGIES

Steps:

• Combine the peppers, carrots and beans; place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24 in. x 12 in.). Top with tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, oregano and pepper. Pour over vegetables. Fold foil around vegetables and seal tightly. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.