Pita Bread
Also indexed as: Pocket Bread
Cut pita bread into wedges and use as dippers for baba ghanoush and
hummus.
Also known as “pocket bread,” pitas are traditional Middle Eastern flat breads
that split horizontally, creating a pocket that can be stuffed with a variety of ingredients
to make a sandwich.
Varieties
Pitas are available in whole-grain and white flour versions, and come in several sizes.
Buying and storing tips
Buy pita in the bread, bakery, or refrigerated-foods section of most natural food and
grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain variety whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at
room temperature, and use within a week.
Availability
Pita bread is available year-round.
Preparation, uses and tips
Stuff whole-grain pita with diced fresh
vegetables, sprouts, and low-fat dressing; cut into wedges and use as dippers for baba
ghanoush (eggplant spread) and hummus (garbanzo bean spread).
Nutritional Highlights
Pita bread (white, enriched), 1 small pita (4
inches [10cm] diameter)
Calories: 77
Protein: 2.5g
Carbohydrate: 15g
Total Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 0.6g
*Good source of: Selenium (7.6mcg), and Thiamine (0.17mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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