BLT Pita Pocket

Dec 28, 2021, 10:00:00 PM

These simple and healthy BLT pita pockets are full of crisp turkey bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and a mayo spread made with garlic and lemon.

Prep: 15 minutes - Bake: 20 minutes - Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 8            slices bacon
  • 2            garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3       cup mayonnaise
  • 2            teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8       teaspoon salt
  • 1/8       teaspoon black pepper
  • 2            pita pockets, halved
  • 4            leaf lettuce leaves
  • 2            large Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1            cup shredded Cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place bacon in single layer on rimmed baking pan; bake 20 minutes or until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.

2. In small bowl, stir garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper; spread inside pita pockets. Fill pockets with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and bacon.

Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 pocket): 417 Calories, 31g Fat, 10g Saturated Fat, 56mg Cholesterol, 879mg Sodium, 19g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 2g Sugars, 0g Added Sugars, 17g Protein