Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Ingredients
Tahini Sauce
1 cup Low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
2 tbs Joyva sesame tahini
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Pita Pockets
4 Large whole wheat pita breads
8 oz Soft tofu, well-drained and cubed
4 Ripe plum tomatoes, diced
1 cup Fresh spinach leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 cup Sprouts (alfalfa, sunflower or mung bean)
1 Large ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges
Preparation
In a small bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until blended. Slice an edge from each pita bread, and carefully open pockets. In a medium bowl, combine tofu, tomatoes and spinach. Add 1/4 cup of sauce, and toss gently to mix. Spoon the mixture into each pocket. Divide sprouts and avocado among the sandwiches. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of tahini sauce. Serve right away.
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