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Dinner, Lunch, Mediterranean, Sandwiches

Greek Chicken Pitas

May 16, 2013 admin Leave a comment

Greek food is so flavorful and fresh tasting. And many of the dishes are surprisingly simple to make. Using store bought tzatziki here is a time saver, but if you want to make it from scratch, it’s pretty easy. It’s just a mixture of plain Greek yogurt, garlic and cucumber pieces. You can skip the tzatziki if you don’t like it, then just substitute some hummus to add in more moisture.

4 servings
310 calories per serving

1 lb. chicken tenders
1 t Greek seasoning (mix of oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika)
1/2 c tzatkizi
4 8 inch pita breads
2 c romaine lettuce, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 cucumber, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 c crumbled feta cheese
Pam

Spray a large skillet with Pam. Heat on medium high and add chicken. Sprinkle with the seasoning and cook 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned and done throughout.

Slice pitas so you will be able to fill the pocket. Add chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and tzatziki. I often slice the chicken up first so it gets more distributed throughout the sandwich.

Fish, Lunch

Tuna on Toast Lunch Plate

July 1, 2010 admin Leave a comment

This is a nice quick lunch that is satisfying and nutritious. Don’t like pickles? Try chopped celery or onion in the tuna instead. Change up the side vegetable for variety. But I like to keep the tzatziki (dip made of yogurt, garlic and cucumber) for dipping, it’s lo cal and yummy.

tuna on toast — Tuna on Toast Lunch Plate

2 servings
378 calories per serving

1 can solid white albacore tuna packed in water
3 slices pickles (Claussen Burger Slices)
2 ½ T mayonnaise with olive oil
¼ t onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

4 slices (45 cal each) wheat bread

20 small green olives stuffed with pimento

2 c carrot chips
½ c Tzatziki (store bought) for dipping carrots

Drain the tuna and place in a bowl. Chop pickles into small bits and place in bowl with tuna. Add mayo, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix with a fork.

Toast bread and put ½ of the tuna mix on each sandwich. Divide olives, carrots and tzatziki among plates.

Sides, Vegetables

Cucumber Raita

May 27, 2010 admin Leave a comment

This Indian condiment / sauce is great served next to any spicy dish. It will remind you of tzatziki because of the cucumber and yogurt, but the similarity ends there with a whole different flavor combination from the green peppers and cilantro. This is so refreshing and at 23 calories per serving, you can serve it next to just about anything.

7 ¼ c servings
23 calories per serving

8 oz. plain low fat yogurt
2 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped or grated
¼ c finely chopped green bell pepper
2 T finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
¼ t ground cumin
Black pepper
¼ t salt

Whisk yogurt and add all the rest of the ingredients other than the pepper. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. Sprinkle with pepper just before serving.