Curried Tuna Pita Pockets
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these vibrant and flavorful Curried Tuna Pita Pockets! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of sweet honey, this recipe combines bold curry spices with the refreshing crunch of celery, green onions, and parsley. A squeeze of lemon juice ties it all together, creating a zesty, satisfying filling that’s perfect for stuffing into warm pita bread lined with crisp romaine lettuce. Ready in just 15 minutes, these easy-to-make tuna pockets are a healthy, meal-prep-friendly option that's bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy days or a quick crowd-pleasing lunch, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to spice up their sandwich game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 stalks celery stalks
- 2 green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
Instructions
Drain the cans of tuna and transfer tuna to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces.
Add Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
Chop the celery stalks and green onions into small pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley. Add these to the tuna mixture and stir to incorporate evenly.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Cut each piece of pita bread in half to create pockets. Gently separate the edges of the pita halves to make an opening for filling.
Line each pita pocket with a romaine lettuce leaf for added crunch and as a barrier to prevent the tuna filling from soaking through.
Spoon the curried tuna mixture into each pita pocket, dividing it evenly among the 8 halves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 48 hours if preparing ahead. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.9 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 3144 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 149.9 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1149 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
