Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe 2011 – Honourable Mention
Category: School day lunch, grades 4-6
Julia, in London, says this is a great way for kids to get their veggies! She enjoys this lunch at school with a glass of milk.
Baked beans are a childhood favourite for many. Tuck them into lunch for a wonderful way to add protein and fibre and enjoy a touch of sweetness from home.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2
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Wrap each pita individually and pack in lunches.
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Home cooked baked beans are a perfect way to use up leftovers for lunch. Look for a variety of canned baked beans in stores that are baked in tomato sauce or have other flavours like maple or pork. Compare options to choose ones with less sodium.
Ingredients
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Whole wheat pita pocket bread |
1
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Lettuce leaves |
2
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Carrot, shredded |
1
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Halved grape tomatoes |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Baked beans |
1/4 cup (50 mL)
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Directions
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Cut pita pocket in half and open each half carefully to create pocket.
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Stuff each pocket with a lettuce leaf.
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Divide carrot and tomatoes among both pita halves.
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Top with baked beans and serve.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories: 179 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 37 g
Fibre: 7 g
Sodium: 401 mg
Last Update – April 4, 2017