Veggie Pita Sandwich Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE PITAS

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.

THE ULTIMATE VEGETARIAN PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for pickled carrots. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients for dill yogurt sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Wrap a damp paper towel around the pita bread and microwave until just warmed (about 10 seconds per pita). This will make it more malleable and less likely to break.
• To assemble the sandwiches, layer about 2-3 tablespoons of the hummus, yogurt sauce, and tabbouleh, with some greens, tomato, and carrots, in that order, on each pita. Carefully wrap the pita around the ingredients. If it seems too messy or like it's going to break, wrap it in foil or parchment to keep it together.

VEGGIE PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• Melt the shredded cheeses on (not inside) the pita bread in microwave. Do NOT use an oven or broiler, as you want the bread to remain soft.
• Add spinach and lettuce leaves (uncut).
• Add remained sliced veggies, oil and vinegar.
• Fold in half and serve.
• NOTE: Do not add salt, as the cheese adds a sense of saltiness.

VEGGIE-STACK PITA POCKETS

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.

GREEK VEGGIE PITA SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small dish, combine yogurt with salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder (season to taste). For some added spice, add red pepper flakes. In a skillet sprayed with no-cal cooking spray, cook onions and peppers over medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes. Add spinach and tomatoes, and cook until spinach leaves have lost their volume. Remove from heat, and mix veggies with yogurt sauce. Cut pita in half (toast if desired) and stuff with veggie mix.