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Lean Green Pita Dippers
Note: You'll need an adult's help because this recipe involves using a food processor and cutting. Complete this light lunch by adding your favorite cut-up veggies or a side salad.
Prep time: 10 minutes
What you need:
- 4 whole-wheat pitas
- 1 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen spinach
- 1/4 of cucumber, sliced
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment and supplies:
- Food processor or blender
- Knife
- Baking sheet
What to do:
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Have an adult help you with this step: Place yogurt, spinach, cucumber, salt, and pepper into food processor or blender. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Place dip into a bowl and refrigerate until chips are done.
- Cut pitas into 8 wedges.
- Arrange pita wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.
- Bake for 5 minutes or until light golden brown and crispy.
- Use the pita wedges to scoop up the yogurt dip!
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
- 210 calories
- 12g protein
- 1.5g fat
- 0g sat. fat
- 38g carbohydrate
- 5g fiber
- 0mg cholesterol
- 410mg sodium
- 4g sugars
Serves: 4
Serving size: 8 chips and 1/2 cup dip
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2023
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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