Toasted Pita Wedges and Fruit Dip USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Love to snack on chips and dip? Try swapping tortillas for toasted pita wedges with this sweetand tasty fruit dip.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION⅛ cup fruit½ oz eq grains Source Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
- 1 cup Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 1 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ¼ tsp ginger,dry, ground
- 1½ Pita rounds, whole-wheat (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- ½ tsp Cinnamon, ground
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- In a small nonstick pot, combine apricots, brown sugar, and ginger.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 8–10 minutes, until apricot reduces to ¾ cup. Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Cut each whole pita round into 8 wedges. Cut each half pita round into 4 wedges.
- Spray pita wedges with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet. Lightly toast in the oven for 5 minutes.
- Remove pita wedges from the oven.
- Serve ⅛ cup (2 Tbsp) fruit dip with 2 wedges. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Toasted Pita Wedges and Fruit Dip USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 2 toasted pita wedges and ⅛ cup fruit dip
Calories 70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 76mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 16g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION :
The CHEF TIPS:
- Contains wheat (pita rounds). Pita rounds can be a hidden source of common allergens which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
- Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected (pita rounds) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
- Fruit dip can be served cold, keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume