Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets
Brighten up your mealtime with these Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets—a wholesome, flavor-packed recipe perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack on the go. Featuring hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a medley of fresh herbs like parsley and mint, this dish brings the vibrant tastes of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and served in warm whole wheat pitta pockets, these dairy-free pockets are both nutritious and satisfying. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays and customizable with your favorite veggies. Perfect as a vegan-friendly, plant-based option that’s full of texture and bursting with authentic Mediterranean flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat pitta breads
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the pitta breads. Lightly toast them in a toaster or oven for about 3-5 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Once the pittas are warm, cut each one in half to form pockets.
Gently fill each pitta pocket with the Mediterranean chickpea salad mixture, making sure to distribute the filling evenly among all the pockets.
Serve the Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets immediately, or store the salad filling separately and stuff the pittas just before serving if preparing ahead of time.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.5 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3843 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.9 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.7 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.5 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 518 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2800 mg | 60% | |
*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.
