Mushroom Pita Pockets
Elevate your lunch game with these flavorful Mushroom Pita Pockets, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for any busy day. Packed with sautéed button mushrooms seasoned with garlic and cumin, these pita pockets showcase the perfect balance of earthy and zesty flavors. Fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion add vibrant crunch, while a creamy Greek yogurt and lemon sauce ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian delight is both nutritious and delicious. Whether served as a light meal or a hearty snack, Mushroom Pita Pockets are sure to become a go-to recipe in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 250 grams Button mushrooms
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 units Pita breads
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced button mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are browned and tender.
Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
In a small bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley to create the yogurt sauce.
Assemble the pita pockets by stuffing each pita with sautéed mushrooms, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the filling and sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mushroom Pita Pockets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 2555 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.9 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 47.5 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2277 mg | 48% | |
*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.
