Pita Bread?

sholso27

I was just wondering is pita bread good for you? I know that it is probably like any other bread with carbs but I see a lot more people choosing this type of bread over regular. What are some of your favorite pita meals? Thanks in advance.

AbiCusPeck

Not sure, I just googled and came up with this:
http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/pita-bread-vs-regular-bread-the-healthier-option-for-making-sandwiches.html
I guess bread is bread is bread

Foofieplus3

I buy the whole wheat pita the entire pita is 150 calories. I use it as a crust for bar b que chicken pizza or roasted vegetable pizza. I keep a batch of roasted vegetables in the frig, then its just a matter of adding sauce and low-fat cheese to the pita and baking. I hope this helps.

elyelyse

I recently found these thin pitas and besides being SO delicious they are just 60 cals, 2g fat, 8g carbs (4 dietary fiber), 0 sugar and 6g protein. I try to keep my bread eating to a minimum, so these are perfect for when I want it. Very thin though, not like a typical pita. http://www.josephsbakery.com/SubPages/StaticPages/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=a882465d-659f-4dd7-9850-c8daf449f7d4

EmmaM2211

I usually go for a wholemeal pitta instead of 2 slices of brown bread because its lower calories. Bread is around 90cals per slice and a pitta is around 140cals. Probably not a lot of difference otherwise. x

Colofit

Probaly the question should be do you want to eat wheat or not!? If you decide you do then it doesnt really matter what bread you choose just eat what you like and count the calories! I know that personally I limit my wheat to almost none and it made a huge difference for me. No more bloated fat tummy!!! (but that's just me)

lacewitch

make it yourself
Homemade pitta bread adapted from Kitchen Simplicity
Makes 8

1 1/8 cup warm water
1.5 tsp. sugar
1.5 tsp. instant yeast
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups plain flour
1 cup whole meal plain flour
1 tsp. salt

Stir sugar into warm water. Sprinkle yeast over top and allow to stand for 10 min. Stir in olive oil, both flours and salt. Knead until soft, pliable and barely sticky (add a bit more flour if needed). Cover with a damp tea towel and leave in a warm area to rise for 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a 12 inch rope. Cut into 8 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place under a damp tea towel (don't skip this step - the ball shape forms the pockets). Taking one piece at a time, roll into about a 7 inch circle or oval (do not make it any larger because if the dough is too thin the pita will not puff in the centre). Place back under the damp tea towel making sure the surface is dusted with flour so it does not stick. Repeat with remaining dough. Allow to rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffed. Meanwhile preheat the oven to 250ºc/500ºF.

Put 1 or 2 pittas onto a wire cooling rack and place it directly on the oven rack. Bake for 4- 5 minutes until puffed in the centre and just starting to brown on the sides. Remove and place back under the damp towel to cool and soften. Repeat with remaining pitas.

Once cool store in an airtight container and refrigerate for a couple days or freeze for 1-2 months.
then you cam play with flours, add herbs and stuff
yum yum
just be careful not to eat them all straight out of the oven!

(p.s. - sorry i'm on a if i want it i've got to make it kick at the moment :-))

tourettte

We call it lepinja, and i like it only with this http://www.catering-friends.com/wp-content/uploads/ćevapi.jpg (closest english translation - meat dumplings)

valve90210

I might have to give these a go soon, sounds like fun to make them.

opuntia

I love pita bread. I just find it easier than regular bread for making a sandwich to take to work. And it gets really hot when you toast it - hotter than regular bread - so I like to put cheese in it and watch it melt!

bpwparents

I found Joseph's heart healthy pita. The entire pita has 60 calories. Usually 1/2 pita will suffice for a sandwich. I use them for everything, lunch sandwiches, egg sandwich for breakfast and my favorite is pita calzones. You just stuff the pita with low fat ricotta, mozzie, sauce & turkey peperoni then bake. Yummy!

tbskipp

I recently found these thin pitas and besides being SO delicious they are just 60 cals, 2g fat, 8g carbs (4 dietary fiber), 0 sugar and 6g protein. I try to keep my bread eating to a minimum, so these are perfect for when I want it. Very thin though, not like a typical pita. http://www.josephsbakery.com/SubPages/StaticPages/ProductDetails.aspx?ID=a882465d-659f-4dd7-9850-c8daf449f7d4

I have been buying these also. Pretty yummy.
Pita bread is so versitile. I have been using these to make quesadillas rather than tortillas.

sholso27

Thanks everyone! I am going to try and make my own pita. Yummy.

onehurt

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