Veggie Packed Pita Pocket Recipes

FRESH VEGGIE POCKETS

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.

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-PACKED PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Combine carrots, olives and dressing.
• Spread insides of pitas with Neufchatel.
• Fill with lettuce, peppers and carrot mixture.

PITA POCKETS WITH GRILLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Brush bell peppers, pineapple and zucchini slices with olive oil. Grill pieces on each side until tender. Cool slightly; cut into chunks.
• Combine all ingredients in salad kit except Summer Vinaigrette, in large bowl. Add bell peppers, pineapple, zucchini and feta cheese, toss well. Toss with vinaigrette. Spoon salad mixture into pita breads halves.

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.

VEGETABLES-AND-DIP PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Toast the pita just until warm and pliable.
• In a medium bowl, toss the celery and carrots with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt to coat. Divide the bean dip and yogurt between the cavities of the pita halves, then stuff with the celery-carrot mix, pickle slices and parsley.
• Serve or wrap tightly in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and pack for lunch.

VEGGIE-PACKED PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Combine carrots, olives and dressing.
• Spread inside of pitas with Neufchatel.
• Fill with lettuce, peppers and carrot mixture.
• KITCHEN TIPS:.
• VEGGIE CHICKEN PITA POCKET:.
• Add 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken to each filled pita pocket.
• MAKE AHEAD:.
• Sandwiches can be made ahead of time. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.