Veggie Pockets Recipes

VEGGIE-STACK PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine the chickpeas, water, cheese, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor and puree until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. While the motor is running, pour in the olive oil and process until fully incorporated and velvety. Season with pepper, to taste.
• Spoon a scant tablespoon bean spread into toasted pitas. (Put remaining bean spread in an air-tight container.) Add avocado and cucumber slices, or other vegetables of choice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Wrap in parchment or butcher paper, and pack in a plastic container to keep from getting squished. Pack in a lunch box and send to school.

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.

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.

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.

HOT VEGETARIAN POCKETS

Steps:

• saute vegetables in oil, medium heat, until they are tender and glazed. add salt and pepper, parsley and garlic. Warm for 3 minutes longer. remove from heat and mix sauteed ingredients with crumbled cheese, bread crumbs and parmesan. heat oven according to crescent roll instructions. spray baking pan with shortening. assemble hot pockets on cutting board: unroll each piece of dough gently, center a portion of the filling on it and bring up corners, pinch shut. set on baking pan so they dont touch, and bake until crisp and brown. serve hot makes enough for 6

BREAKFAST VEGGIE POCKET RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add the bell pepper, black beans, corn, and onions, and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
• Reduce heat to low, and eggs, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until barely set, about 2 minutes.
• Place the vegetables, scrambled eggs, and cheese in the center of a tortilla, and fold the sides into the center, completely covering the filling.
• Add the quesadilla, seam side down, to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the outside is toasted and cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

ASIAN VEGGIE PACKETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix melted butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
• Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Place half the veggie mix in center of sheet of foil. Spoon half the butter mixture over veggies.
• Bring up sides of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil over veggies; fold down two times. Double fold both ends of foil to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make second packet. Place packets on baking sheet with 1-inch sides.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until veggies are desired crispness. Open packets carefully by cutting along top folds with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape. Stir to coat evenly.