Veggie Pita Pockets Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PITAS

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Craving a fast and healthy meal? This one packs tomato, cucumber, onion and olives. Add a touch of cayenne for a punch. -Ivy Abbadessa, Loxahatchee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 large tomato, chopped
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups torn romaine
8 whole wheat pita pocket halves
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended; if desired, stir in cayenne. Add tomato, cucumber, onion and olives; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., To serve, add lettuce to vegetables; toss to combine. Spoon into pita halves; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

FRESH VEGGIE POCKETS

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One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so I made lots of these fresh-filled pitas for the students. Crunchy with crisp vegetables and nutty sunflower kernels, they're a fast-to-fix lunch when you're on the go. -Linda Reeves, Cloverdale, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 teaspoon seasoned salt or salt-free seasoning blend
4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), halved
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sunflower kernels and seasoned salt; spread about 2 tablespoons on the inside of each pita half. Layer with the tomato, cucumber, mushrooms and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

VEGGIE STACK PITA POCKETS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced
12 whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

Steps:

1. Puree chickpeas, water, cheese, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor until smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour in olive oil, with motor running, and process until velvety. Season with pepper, to taste.
2. Spoon a scant tablespoon bean spread into toasted pitas. (Store remaining bean dip covered and refrigerated for another use.) Add avocado and cucumber slices, or other vegetables choice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve wrapped in parchment or butcher paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 49 milligrams, Sodium 405 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 1 grams

VEGGIE PITA POCKETS

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A quick and easy lunch that's healthy and light, Veggie Pita Pockets are simple to make in advance for weeknight lunches on the fly.

Provided by Kellie

Categories Dinner lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 pieces pita bread
4 tablespoons hummus
4 tablespoons feta cheese
½ cup grated carrot
½ cup sliced cucumber
½ cup radishes (thinly sliced)
⅓ cup broccoli sprouts (optional)
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pine nuts
1 cup greek yogurt
1 ½- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2-3 teaspoons chopped dill
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

On a sturdy cutting board, cut the pita pieces in half. Slowly pull each side apart to create a little pocket.
In each separate pocket, spread 1 tablespoon of hummus and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of feta cheese.
Fill the rest of the pocket with equal amounts carrot, cucumber, radishes, and sprouts.
Sprinkle sunflower seeds into the pocket.
For the sauce, mix the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl.
Serve the pitas with the greek yogurt sauce and fresh veggies on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 1147 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGGIE-STACK PITA POCKETS

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Beans are packed with lean protein and make a versatile spread for all kinds of sandwiches. Mix and match with the vegetables your child enjoys and you've got a delicious, vegetarian, kid-friendly lunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced
10 to 12 whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

Steps:

Combine the chickpeas, water, cheese, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor and puree until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. While the motor is running, pour in the olive oil and process until fully incorporated and velvety. Season with pepper, to taste.
Spoon a scant tablespoon bean spread into toasted pitas. (Put remaining bean spread in an air-tight container.) Add avocado and cucumber slices, or other vegetables of choice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Wrap in parchment or butcher paper, and pack in a plastic container to keep from getting squished. Pack in a lunch box and send to school.

VEGGIE PITA POCKETS

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Fill these Veggie Pita Pockets with cucumbers, carrots, tomato slices and spinach leaves for meatless sandwiches. Top with reduced fat ranch dressing and Veggie Pita Pockets are ready to go.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 filled pita halves each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
4 pita breads, cut in half
2 small tomatoes, sliced
8 spinach leaves

Steps:

Combine cucumbers, carrots and dressing.
Fill pita bread halves evenly with tomatoes, spinach and vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 4.4496 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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