Perfectly Pink Pita
Meet your new favorite lunch: the Perfectly Pink Pita, a vibrant and healthy Mediterranean-inspired recipe that's as visually stunning as it is delicious! This quick and easy dish pairs creamy, homemade beet hummus—made with cooked beets, chickpeas, tahini, and a zesty splash of lemon juice—with fresh, crisp vegetables like cucumber, red onion, and tomatoes. Nestled inside warm, fluffy pita bread and finished with a sprinkle of crumbled feta and fresh dill, every bite is a delightful burst of flavor and texture. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, this nutritious, veggie-packed pita is ready in just 20 minutes and sure to liven up your mealtime routine. Whether you’re looking for a plant-based twist to traditional hummus wraps or simply want a pop of color on your plate, the Perfectly Pink Pita is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cooked beets
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 medium Tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the cooked beets, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, garlic clove, and salt.
Blend the mixture on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust salt or lemon juice to taste. This is your pink beet hummus.
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until soft and pliable.
Spread a generous layer of the beet hummus on one side of each pita.
Top the hummus with a handful of mixed greens, followed by slices of cucumber, red onion, and diced tomatoes.
Sprinkle feta cheese, if using, and a pinch of fresh dill over the vegetables.
Fold the pita in half or roll it up tightly to encase the filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant and healthy Perfectly Pink Pita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.4 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4265 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.1 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.8 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3225 mg | 248% | |
| Iron | 10730.2 mg | 59612% | |
| Potassium | 3461 mg | 74% | |
*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.
