What's for Lunch? These Pockets are Vegetarian Heaven

"If you have a teen with vegetarian tastes, any sandwich with cheese is an easy way to fit protein in," said dietitian Roberta Duyff, MS, RD, a prolific writer of such authoritative books as the American Dietetic Association Complete Food and Nutrition Guide. "Then be inspired by adding seasonal flavors such as pears, apples, cranberries and pecans."

Duyff created delicious Nutty Pear-Cheese Pockets for the Irish Dairy Board using Kerrygold Cheddar, which is made with microbial rennet instead of animal rennet, making it suitable for vegetarians. Kerrygold only uses milk from grass-fed cows that are growth hormone-free. The cheese turns a natural gold from the beta-carotene in Ireland's intensely green grass.

"Cheese is the perfect partner for the sweet taste of fruit, the crunch of celery and nuts, and the fun of a hand-held pocket," said Duyff.

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Nutty Pear Cheese Pockets

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