Toasted Pita Wedges and Fruit Dip USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Love to snack on chips and dip? Try swapping tortillas for toasted pita wedges with this sweet and tasty fruit dip.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup fruit1 oz eq grains Source: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
Quantity
6 Serving
- 2 cups Apricots, halves, canned in 100 percent fruit juice, drained
- 2 tsp Brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp Ginger root, fresh, grated OR ½ tsp ginger, dry, ground
- 3 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each) - Pita rounds, whole-wheat
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
*See Marketing Guide
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 10–15 minutes, until apricot reduces to 1½ cups. Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Cut each whole pita round into 8 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 ¼ cup fruit dip and 4 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 4 toasted pita wedges and ¼ cup fruit dip
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 151mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 32g11%
Dietary Fiber 5g21%
Total Sugars 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide
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