Mediterrean Veggie Pita Pocket Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS RECIPE + VIDEO



Mediterranean Pita Pockets Recipe + Video image

Mediterranean Pita Pockets are healthy and delicious. They are a great work or school lunch recipe and are packed with tomatoes, cucumber, feta and hummus.

Provided by Kelly Egan

Categories     Main Dish

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 hothouse or English cucumber, chopped
2 large tomatoes, de-stemmed and chopped
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 cup kalmatta olives, diced
1/2 red onion, chopped
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
10 ounces hummus (1 tub)
4 pita pockets

Steps:

  • Mix cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, olives, onion, and feta in a large bowl.
  • Use a spoon or spatula to spread a dollop of hummus along the inside of each pita pocket. Stuff with vegetable mixture.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Pita pocket, Calories 500 calories, Sugar 8.1 g, Sodium 1421.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 60.4 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg

MEDITERRANEAN VEGGIE PITA



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This is a tasty and quick lunch idea. They're also good with chicken or tuna added for some extra protein; a healthy vegetarian option that you can throw together for an easy and delicious lunch.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 8m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 whole wheat pita bread, cut in half
2 tablespoons hummus
1 large roasted red pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon crumbled feta
1 tablespoon black olives
5 slices cucumbers
1/4-1/2 cup mixed greens

Steps:

  • Split open a whole-wheat pita half and spread one side with hummus.
  • Add roasted red pepper, crumbled feta, black olives, cucumber, and a small handful of mixed greens.
  • Another yummy option would be to add chopped artichoke hearts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.4, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 8.7, Sodium 626, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.4

MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKET SANDWICHES



Mediterranean Pita Pocket Sandwiches image

This is such a great recipe for parties or picnic or even as a quick lunch. Easy to assemble and very healthy and tasty.

Provided by Nadia Melkowits

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 pitas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, shredded and squeezed as dry as possible
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 large pita bread
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and cut into chunky wedges
1 lb grilled chicken, bites (or roasted pulled pork)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • 1. Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, yogurt, cucumber,lemon juice, 2 minced garlic clove, feta, pepper to taste;.
  • 3. Wrap pitas in foil and Place in oven; bake until warm and pliable, 5 minutes. Cut in half.
  • 4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat saute onion until golden brown. Add meat, oregano and remaining minced garlic; continue to saute for about 2 minutes.
  • To serve first fill pitas with lettuce, followed by meat, tomatoes and cucumber sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.6, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 113.3, Sodium 454.3, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 43.9

MEDITERRANEAN PITA POCKETS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pita pockets
8 slices leftover beef brisket from Grilled Beef Brisket with Tangy Mop Sauce recipe
1 cup leftover Pickled Cucumber Salad from recipe

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, parsley, hot sauce, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Slice the top off of each pita pocket. Fill each pocket with 2 slices of brisket, a quarter of the pickled cucumbers and drizzle with the yogurt mixture. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

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