Gluten-Free Vegetable Pita Sandwich
Looking for a quick, healthy, and gluten-free lunch idea? This Gluten-Free Vegetable Pita Sandwich is a vibrant and flavorful option that’s perfect for busy weekdays or light dinners. Featuring soft, gluten-free pita bread generously spread with creamy hummus and packed with fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables like crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and shredded carrot, this sandwich is as colorful as it is delicious. The homemade lemon-parsley dressing adds a zesty kick, while tender spinach leaves provide an extra boost of greens. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe caters to gluten-free diets without compromising on taste, making it a go-to choice for anyone craving a fresh and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Gluten-free pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium (thinly sliced) Red onion
- 1 large (shredded) Carrot
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing all the vegetables: thinly slice the cucumber and red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and shred the carrot. Set these aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley to make the dressing.
3. Gently toss the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and carrot with the dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.
4. Warm the gluten-free pita bread slightly by toasting it for about 1 minute in a dry skillet or wrapping it in a damp paper towel and microwaving it for 15 seconds.
5. Spread approximately 2–3 tablespoons of hummus evenly inside each pita pocket.
6. Stuff each pita with a handful of fresh spinach leaves and the dressed vegetables.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious gluten-free vegetable pita sandwiches!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
