Description
A healthy and delicious stuffed pita pocket recipe filled with fresh vegetables and hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large whole-wheat pita breads
- 1/2 cup classic hummus
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup fresh sprouts (alfalfa or broccoli)
- 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Gently warm the pita bread in the microwave for 10 seconds or on a skillet to make them pliable.
- Cut the pitas in half or slice the top edge to open the pockets.
- Spread a generous layer of hummus on the inside walls of each pita pocket.
- Stuff with sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and olives.
- Top with a handful of fresh sprouts.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or pack for a healthy meal prep lunch.
Notes
- This recipe is great for meal prep and can be adjusted based on your personal preferences.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita pocket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pita, hummus, vegetable, healthy, lunch