Mediterranean Pita Sandwiches
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:650
Mediterranean Pita Sandwiches
- Ingredients:18
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:650
Tender pita bread is made from scratch and worth the few steps to upsell your craftmanship for this grab and go sandwich offering.
Ingredient
Pita Bread
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Instant yeast | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Water, room temp | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour (12610) | 1 lb 6.00 oz | 4 cups |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1.50 oz | 3 Tbsp |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Chicken
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast | 3 lb | 12 each |
| Avocado oil | ---Value Not Available | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Black pepper, ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
Roasted Vegetable
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Orange bell peppers, large julienne | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 3 each |
| Red onions, medium julienne | 12 oz | 2 each |
| Avocado oil | 1 oz | 3 Tbsp |
| Salt, finely ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
| Black pepper, finely ground | ---Value Not Available | 1/2 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce, heads | ---Value Not Available | 3 each |
| Fresh mozzarella, sliced | 1 lb 6.00 oz | 24 each |
| Basil leaves | 3 oz | 36 each |
| Balsamic reduction | 6 oz | 3/4 cup |
Instructions
- Pita Bread
Add yeast and water to mixer bowl fitted with dough hook; mix on low speed for 30 seconds.
Add flour, olive oil and salt; mix on low speed for 5 minutes (dough will be slightly sticky).
Place dough on lightly floured bench, cover and allow to rest until doubled in size (approx. 1 hour).
Divide dough into 3 oz dough balls then roll into 7-inch circles.
Drizzle cast iron pan (medium heat) or flat top (375°F) with oil; place dough and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Chicken
Evenly coat chicken breasts with oil, salt and pepper.
Sauté in pre-heated cast iron pan for 5 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Cool for service.
- Roasted Vegetables
Evenly coat vegetables with oil, salt and pepper; place on parchment-lined sheet pan. (Do not overcrowd.)
Bake as directed until slightly charred; cool for service.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven |
400°F |
6-8 minutes |
Standard Oven |
425°F |
8-10 minutes |
- Assembly
Place Pita Bread down and layer on chicken breast (split in half if too thick).
Add 2 leaves of romaine, 1/8 cup Roasted Vegetables, 2 slices fresh mozzarella and 3 basil leaves.
Drizzle on 1 Tbsp balsamic reduction and wrap in deli paper for service.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories650
- Total Fat25g
- Protein44g
- Total Carbohydrate61g
- Sugars13g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 pita sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories : 650
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 25g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 48% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1440mg | 60% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Soluble Fiber | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 13g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 44g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Potassium | 880mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 280% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 35% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 80% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 40% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 90% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 30% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 45% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 60% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 3,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 3&½,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 4,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 2&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 2&¼c,
- Grains 3oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 2tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice4
