Summer Time Veggie Pita Melt Food

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.

SUMMER TIME VEGGIE PITA MELT

Steps:

• Cook broccoli and cauliflower till desired tenderness. drain and put into bowl. Add mushrooms, if desired.
• Cut and open a pita bread and stuff veggies inside. pour about 2 to 3 tablespoon ranch dressing inside. Top with the onion, chopped tomato and the cheddar cheese.
• Close pita secure top with tooth pick.
• Micro wave for about 30 to 40 seconds till.
• everything is hot and cheese begins to melt.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLE PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. Slice summer squash in 1/4 inch rounds. Place in bowl and add 2 tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 2. Peel and cut red onion in half. Then slice with the grain in -inch wedges. Repeat with second half. Place in bowl with 1 tbsp. olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and combine.
• 3. Cut tomatoes in half and slice in 4-6 half moon wedges. Repeat with second half. Place in bowl with 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and combine.
• 4. Grill summer squash about 4 minutes on each side. Grill onions about 5 minutes, rotating once. Grill tomatoes about 5 minutes rotating once.
• 5. Warm pita on the grill about 3 minutes each side. Once warm, remove the pita from the heat and slather with about cup Sabra Hummus.
• 6. Top with summer squash rounds, tomatoes and onions. Cut into 8 pieces and enjoy as a light summer meal or appetizer for entertaining.

ADORABLE VEGGIE MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes per side, or until lightly toasted.
• (Or toast the bread in a toaster.) Spread 1 side of each slice with mayonnaise.
• To make the topping: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the mushrooms, zucchini, onion, and garlic.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; stir in the salt and pepper.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
• Top each bread slice with 2 tomato slices, a sprinkling of pepper, and half of the sautéed vegetables, lettuce or bean sprouts, and the cheese mixture.
• Place the sandwiches on the baking sheet.
• Broil for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
• Enjoy!

SUMMER-VEGGIE MELTS WITH CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• With the side of a heavy knife, mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a paste. Transfer to a bowl and stir in mayonnaise, vinegar, capers, and basil.
• Heat grill to high for both direct and indirect cooking. Drizzle bell peppers, onion, and Broccolini lightly with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush grates with vegetable oil. Grill vegetables over direct heat, turning occasionally, until charred in places and crisp-tender, 8 to 9 minutes for peppers and onions; 4 to 5 minutes for Broccolini. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil.
• Brush bread with olive oil and grill, cut-sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Flip bread and move to indirect heat. Add cheese to one side, cover grill, and melt, 2 to 3 minutes. To serve, layer vegetables over melted cheese and spread other sides of bread with caper sauce. Cut each baguette in half to serve.

COPYCAT TACO TIME VEGGIE BURRITO

Steps:

• Warm tortilla.
• Place ingredients inside, fold and enjoy.

VEGGIE PITA MELTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Heat water.
• Add carrots, squash, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers.
• Heat until tender.
• Drain and season with black pepper.
• Spread mustard on unsplit pitas.
• Top with vegetables, tomato slices and mozzarella.
• Place pitas on baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese melts.
• Makes 4 servings.
• Each: 3 POINTS (based on the pita& cheese you use).