Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these delicious and wholesome Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets, a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fluffy quinoa, tangy crumbled feta, and a medley of fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, these pockets deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and nestled into warm, whole wheat pita pockets with crisp mixed greens, this dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or an on-the-go snack, these pockets are versatile, vegetarian-friendly, and ideal for meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Cooked lentils
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Whole wheat pita pockets
- 1 cup Mixed greens or spinach
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked lentils, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa and lentil mixture, and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Gently warm the pita pockets in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until pliable and slightly toasted.
Carefully cut each pita pocket in half to create 8 halves for filling.
Stuff each pita half with a handful of mixed greens or spinach, followed by the quinoa and lentil mixture.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
422 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 654 mg | 14% | |
*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.
