Pita Bread Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with these vibrant Pita Bread Sandwiches, a quick and customizable recipe that’s perfect for busy days. Featuring soft, warm pita pockets stuffed with creamy hummus, tender protein options like grilled chicken, tofu, or falafel, and a refreshing medley of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy romaine lettuce, these sandwiches are brimming with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. A drizzle of homemade olive oil and lemon juice dressing ties together the fresh ingredients, while the optional crumbles of feta cheese add a savory touch. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep or on-the-go meals, these pita sandwiches are a delicious fusion of convenience and wholesome goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (or alternative protein like grilled tofu or falafel)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into thin rounds or small chunks. Roughly chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing. Drizzle the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
3. Warm the pita bread slightly in a dry skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make it pliable.
4. Carefully cut each pita bread in half to create pockets. If the pocket does not naturally separate, gently open it with a knife or spoon.
5. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket, making sure to coat the inner surface evenly.
6. Stuff the pita pockets with your choice of protein (such as cooked chicken breast, grilled tofu, or falafel), followed by the dressed vegetables and a sprinkle of feta cheese if using.
7. Serve the pita bread sandwiches immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.9 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 618 mg | 206% | |
| Sodium | 5980 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.2 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.2 g | ||
| Protein | 229.4 g | 459% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1538 mg | 118% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3792 mg | 81% | |
*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.
