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Click for larger view. Pecan Pita Pockets

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

1-1/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
4 pita bread, white
2-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 pears

Preheat oven to 450°F. Blend ricotta cheese in blender until smooth. Toast pita bread in oven for 3-5 minutes until crisp. Cut pear in 1/2 inch chunks. Spread 1/3 cup ricotta cheese onto each pita and top with a 1/4 cup chopped pear. Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans. Bake in oven for 5-6 minutes.

Per Serving: 542 calories, 18g protein, 27g fat, 6g saturated fat, 14g monounsaturated fat, 61g cholesterol

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