Lean Pockets is a brand of frozen food products produced by Nestlé. It is marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional ones by containing fewer calories and less fat. Its line of products includes stuffed sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, and pretzel bread sandwiches.
Lean Pockets was launched in North America in 1990.
It was initially produced by Chef America, Inc.
In 2002, Chef America was acquired by Nestlé.
Since then, Nestlé has expanded the product line of Lean Pockets.
Hot Pockets is a brand of frozen sandwiches produced by Nestlé. It is similar to Lean Pockets but with a higher calorie and fat content.
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Stuffed sandwiches are the flagship product of Lean Pockets. They come in a variety of flavors, including chicken broccoli and cheese, ham and cheese, and pepperoni pizza.
Breakfast sandwiches are another line of products from Lean Pockets. They come in a variety of flavors, including bacon, egg, and cheese, sausage, egg, and cheese, and southwest style.
Pretzel bread sandwiches are a newer addition to the Lean Pockets product line. They are made with soft pretzel bread and come in flavors like grilled chicken and cheddar, and Philly cheesesteak.
Lean Pockets are marketed as a healthier alternative to traditional frozen sandwiches as they contain fewer calories and less fat. However, they are still a processed food and should not be relied upon as a sole source of nutrition.
While the packaging of Lean Pockets recommends cooking them in a microwave, they can also be cooked in an oven. Simply preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 28 minutes; be sure to flip them halfway through cooking.
Lean Pockets are already frozen, so there is no need to freeze them. However, you can store them in the freezer for a longer shelf life.
Yes, there are vegetarian options for Lean Pockets, including the spinach artichoke chicken and the three cheese and broccoli flavors. However, it is important to note that they may contain animal-derived ingredients such as cheese and eggs.
The cooking time for a Lean Pocket in the microwave varies depending on the flavor and wattage of your microwave. However, as a general rule, cooking times range from 1 minute and 45 seconds to 2 minutes and 15 seconds.