Vegan Mediterranean Stuffed Pita
Elevate your plant-based meals with this vibrant Vegan Mediterranean Stuffed Pita recipe! Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny kalamata olives, and fresh parsley, these whole wheat pita pockets are a feast for the senses. The creamy tahini-lemon dressing, infused with garlic and a hint of cumin, ties all the flavors together, making every bite utterly irresistible. Perfect for a quick 20-minute lunch, a light dinner, or a picnic-ready dish, these vegan stuffed pitas are as nutritious as they are satisfying. With no cooking required, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is an effortless way to savor bold and fresh flavors any day of the week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.33 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain further.
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the cucumber into small cubes and dice the red onion finely. Slice the kalamata olives in half if they are whole.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the water quantity to achieve your desired dressing consistency.
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss everything well to combine and ensure even coating with the dressing.
Carefully cut the pita breads in half to create pockets.
Spoon the chickpea and vegetable filling into each pita pocket, ensuring they are generously filled.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan Mediterranean stuffed pitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.7 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4798 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.9 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3886 mg | 299% | |
| Iron | 16087.9 mg | 89377% | |
| Potassium | 2325 mg | 49% | |
*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.
