Fruity Thai Pita Pockets

Bored with the same old sandwich at lunch? Liven up packed lunches with this Thai-influenced pita pocket: a surprising blend of fruits, spinach, and peanut sauce tucked in a very portable pita pocket.

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

Bored with the same old sandwich at lunch? Liven up packed lunches with this Thai-influenced pita pocket: a surprising blend of fruits, spinach, and peanut sauce tucked in a very portable pita pocket.

Ingredients

  • 15 cups Tropical fruit salad in 100% juice
  • 4 cup Whole-grain pita pockets
  • 4 cup Fresh spinach, torn
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

  1. In a colander over a bowl, drain fruit salad well; reserve 3 tablespoons juice.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together reserved juice, peanut butter, cream cheese, and soy sauce.
  3. Place drained fruit, spinach, and cilantro (if desired) in a bowl; mix gently.
  4. Add sauce and toss.
  5. Slice a small portion off each pita. Tuck the slice inside the bottom of the pita.
  6. Fill each pita pocket with the fruit-spinach mixture.
  7. Wrap individually in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Will keep well overnight.

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