Vegetarian Pitas
These vibrant and wholesome Vegetarian Pitas are a quick, no-cook meal bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or light lunches, this recipe features warm whole-wheat pita bread generously spread with creamy hummus and stuffed with a refreshing mix of crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and tender mixed greens. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties it all together, while crumbled feta cheese adds a savory finish. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, these pitas are an easy, nutritious, and satisfying choice for vegetarians and anyone craving a healthy handheld meal. Pair them with a side of fresh fruit or enjoy them solo for a flavorful, nutrient-packed treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole-wheat pita bread
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mixed greens. Drizzle the dressing over the veggies and toss to coat evenly.
Warm the whole-wheat pita bread slightly in a toaster or on a skillet until soft and pliable.
Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket.
Stuff the dressed vegetable mixture evenly into each pita pocket.
Top the stuffed pitas with crumbled feta cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh vegetarian pitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.3 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4234 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.7 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.6 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 846 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2133 mg | 45% | |
*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.
