Tuna In Pitas Recipes

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CUCUMBER-TUNA SALAD PITAS



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This tuna and veggies salad-turned-pita sandwich recipe takes just 15 minutes to make a filling meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (about 7 oz) albacore tuna
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
2 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (8 inch)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix tuna, reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, cucumber, onion, dill weed and seasoning blend.
  • Cut pita breads in half crosswise to form pockets. Spoon 1/4 of mixture into each pita bread half. Add lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA IN PITAS



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Stress free sandwich ready in just 5 minutes! Hearty tuna recipe perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 can (3 oz) light tuna in water, drained
2 lettuce leaves
1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form 2 pockets
1/2 medium orange, peeled, broken into segments and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix onion, celery, mayonnaise and curry powder. Stir in tuna.
  • Place lettuce leaf in each pita bread half; fill with tuna mixture. Top with orange pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

TUNA PITA POCKETS



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Make and share this Tuna Pita Pockets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 pita pockets

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, flaked and drained
1/2 cup sweet red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 -5 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tobasco)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 6-inch pitas, cut in half
1 cup English cucumber, thinly sliced (with peel)
2 cups alfalfa sprouts (not packed)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT pitas, cucumber and sprouts in a bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Open pita pockets.
  • Line with cucumber slices and alfalfa sprouts.
  • Fill with tuna mixture.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 790.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 6.3, Protein 28.5

TUNA PITA POCKETS



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This comes from a local supermarket flyer and sounds so good. I hope to try it soon. Choose water packed tuna and low fat mayo for a heathy treat.

Provided by Michelle Dominic

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 pitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

184 g tuna in water, drained
75 ml mayonnaise
125 ml apples, chopped
50 ml carrots, shedded
15 ml lemon juice
2 pita bread, cut in half
200 ml alfalfa sprouts or 200 ml lettuce, shredded

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine tuna, mayo, apple, carrot and lemon juice.
  • Fill each pita half with alfalfa sprouts or lettuce and 1/4 of the tuna mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 464.1, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 14.1

MIDDLE EASTERN TUNA SALAD PITAS



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This isn't any old tuna salad sandwich. Filled with hummus (Middle Eastern chickpea dip), sesame oil, cumin and cilantro, this is a tuna salad like you've probably never had before. Pack it in pita pockets along with a slices of tomato and lettuce. I am not a cilantro fan, so I leave it out.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup hummus
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
4 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half to form pockets
4 plum tomatoes, cleaned and thinly sliced
8 leaves boston lettuce or 8 leaves red leaf lettuce, cleaned and patted dry

Steps:

  • To prepare tuna salad:
  • Combine all ingredients except pitas, lettuce, and tomato in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir well to mix.
  • Taste and add salt and more cayenne, if desired.
  • Salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. To store, cover and refrigerate.
  • To assemble sandwiches: Divide tuna salad equally and mound in pita pockets. Add several tomatoes slices and a lettuce leaf to each pocket. Arrange sandwiches in a basket or on a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 911, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 32.3

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