Vegetable Pita Sandwich
Brighten up your lunch routine with this quick and healthy Vegetable Pita Sandwich recipe! Packed with fresh, crunchy veggies like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and grated carrot, all tossed in a light lemon-olive oil dressing, this sandwich is a flavor-packed delight. Spread a generous layer of creamy hummus inside whole wheat pita pockets, line them with crisp lettuce leaves, and stuff them with the vibrant vegetable medley. A sprinkle of tangy feta cheese ties it all together, creating the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this vegetarian recipe is ideal for a light, nutritious meal at home or on the go. Perfect for meal preppers, healthy eaters, and veggie lovers alike, this dish is a must-try for its simplicity and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumber, then slice it into thin rounds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Slice the red bell pepper into thin strips, removing the seeds and core.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
Peel and grate the carrot using a box grater or a food processor.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a simple dressing.
In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper strips, red onion slices, and grated carrot.
Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to combine.
Cut each piece of whole wheat pita bread in half to form pockets.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket.
Place a large lettuce leaf inside each pita pocket, over the hummus.
Fill each pita pocket with the vegetable mixture and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Serve the pita sandwiches immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the fresh and vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 732 mg | 16% | |
*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.
