Vegan Mediterranean Pitta Pockets
Elevate your lunch game with these vibrant and wholesome Vegan Mediterranean Pitta Pockets! Packed with plant-based goodness, these flavorful pockets combine creamy hummus, tangy lemon-dressed chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and briny Kalamata olives, all nestled in warm whole wheat pitta bread. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint provide bright, aromatic notes, while sliced avocado adds a luscious finishing touch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick and nutritious meal. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or serving up a breezy Mediterranean-inspired lunch, these pitta pockets are bursting with fresh flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pitta breads
- 1 can (15 oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup Hummus
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Wrap the pitta breads in aluminum foil and warm them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until soft and pliable.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl and mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
Remove the pitta breads from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Cut each pitta in half to form pockets.
Spread a spoonful of hummus inside each pitta pocket half.
Fill each pocket with the chickpea mixture, then add slices of avocado on top.
Serve the pitta pockets immediately while the ingredients are fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5927 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.8 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 73.0 g | 261% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 73.3 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 776 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 29.5 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 4152 mg | 88% | |
*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.
