Peanut Pita Filling
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and protein-packed Peanut Pita Filling recipe! Packed with crunchy peanuts, crisp veggies like carrots, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, and a creamy, zesty dressing made from Greek yogurt, peanut butter, lime juice, and a touch of honey, this filling strikes the perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome nutrition. Enhanced with fresh cilantro and a dash of ground cumin for an aromatic kick, this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for quick meals or meal prep. Simply stuff the flavorful mixture into soft pita pockets for a satisfying vegetarian meal that’s perfect for busy weekdays, picnics, or on-the-go snacking. Healthy, delicious, and irresistibly easy, this peanut pita filling is sure to become a new mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanuts
- 1 medium, grated Carrot
- 0.5 medium, diced Cucumber
- 0.5 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium, finely chopped Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Pita bread
Instructions
Roughly chop the peanuts and set them aside. These will add a delightful crunch to the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrot, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Gently fold in the chopped peanuts to maintain their crunch.
Slice the pita bread pieces in half to create pockets for filling.
Stuff each pita half with the prepared peanut mixture, being careful not to overfill.
Serve immediately, or wrap the filled pitas in parchment paper for an on-the-go meal or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.6 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2422 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.4 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.5 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2144 mg | 46% | |
*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.
