Dairy-Free Mediterranean Stuffed Pita
Experience a burst of vibrant Mediterranean flavors with this quick and easy Dairy-Free Mediterranean Stuffed Pita recipe! Perfect for a healthy lunch, light dinner, or on-the-go meal, this recipe combines protein-packed chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, and fresh parsley, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. The creamy tahini drizzle adds a luscious, dairy-free finish that ties everything together beautifully. With just 15 minutes of prep time and zero cooking required, these whole wheat pita pockets are a deliciously simple way to enjoy the wholesome tastes of the Mediterranean. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone seeking a fresh, nutritious meal idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole Wheat Pita Bread
- 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas
- 1 medium, diced Cucumber
- 1 cup, halved Cherry Tomatoes
- 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Red Onion
- 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata Olives
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 minced Garlic Cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Cut the pita breads in half to create pockets and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine thoroughly. Let this mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
For the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini and water in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
Open each pita half gently, and spoon the chickpea and vegetable mixture evenly into each pocket.
Drizzle the prepared tahini sauce over the stuffed pitas before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this dairy-free dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 854 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1238 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 5362.0 mg | 29789% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*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.
