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How To Make Pita Sandwich (Pork Pockets)
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Juicy herb-marinated pork-stuffed pita sandwiches ready in 20 minutes. The perfect choice for busy lunchtimes.
Preparation:
5
mins
Cooking:
15
mins
Total:
1
hr
20
mins
Serves:
2
Ingredients
1
lb
boneless pork loin
½
cup
olive oil
1
tbsp
mustard
½
cup
lemon juice
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
tsp
dried oregano
1
cup
plain yogurt
½
cup
cucumber
peeled and chopped
½
tsp
garlic
crushed
½
tsp
dill weed
2
pitas
halved
1
small red onion
peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
Cut the pork crosswise into thin slices measuring 5 by ½ inches.
In a bowl, combine the oil, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano.
Pour the mixture over the pork slices then cover. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Drain the marinade from the pork.
Roast slices in a preheated 450 degrees F oven for 10 minutes until they turn crispy.
Open each pita half to form a pocket.
Divide the pork among the four halves.
Combine yogurt, cucumber, red onions, crushed garlic, and dill weed.
Use the mixture as stuffing for the sandwiches.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories:
1058
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
62
g
|
Fat:
68
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
44
g
|
Cholesterol:
159
mg
|
Sodium:
558
mg
|
Potassium:
1332
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
10
g
|
Vitamin A:
175
IU
|
Vitamin C:
31
mg
|
Calcium:
256
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg