Veggie Hummus Pitas
Transform your lunch routine with these vibrant and nutritious Veggie Hummus Pitas, a quick and satisfying no-cook recipe that brings Mediterranean-inspired flavors to your table in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weekdays or light dinners, these whole wheat pitas are generously slathered with creamy hummus and loaded with crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and sweet carrots. A zesty drizzle of homemade olive oil and lemon dressing elevates the fresh veggie medley, while optional crumbled feta adds a delightful savory touch. Whether enjoyed folded or open-faced, these handheld delights are packed with wholesome ingredients, making them ideal for vegetarians and anyone seeking a healthy meal bursting with texture and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita breads
- 1 cup Hummus
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Bell pepper (any color)
- 1 medium Carrot
- 2 cups Mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
Halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes, depending on their size.
Cut the bell pepper into thin strips.
Grate the carrot or cut it into thin matchstick slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Warm the whole wheat pitas in a microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a dry skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable.
Spread a generous 2-3 tablespoons of hummus evenly over each pita bread, leaving a small border around the edges.
Layer the mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper strips, and grated carrot over the hummus.
Drizzle a small amount of the olive oil and lemon juice dressing over the vegetables.
Optional: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the veggies for added flavor.
Fold the pitas in half or leave them open-faced, depending on your preference.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious Veggie Hummus Pitas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4337 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.2 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.6 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 63.3 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 869 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2516 mg | 54% | |
*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.
