Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets

Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets are the ultimate quick and wholesome meal, bursting with vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients. Perfect for plant-based and dairy-free diets, these handheld delights feature warm whole-wheat pitta breads stuffed with a refreshing mix of chickpeas, colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, and a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and garlic. Fresh herbs like parsley and mint elevate the dish with their fragrant Mediterranean charm, while black olives add a savory depth. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these pitta pockets are a versatile option for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Handheld, healthy, and irresistibly flavorful, they’re a perfect way to enjoy the authentic taste of the Mediterranean—without the dairy!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces whole wheat pitta breads
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 0.5 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the pitta breads. Lightly toast them in a toaster or oven for about 3-5 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, red bell pepper, parsley, and mint.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Once the pittas are warm, cut each one in half to form pockets.

Step 6

Gently fill each pitta pocket with the Mediterranean chickpea salad mixture, making sure to distribute the filling evenly among all the pockets.

Step 7

Serve the Dairy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets immediately, or store the salad filling separately and stuff the pittas just before serving if preparing ahead of time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1464.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1731.7

Total Fat 74.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3843.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.7g	0%
Total Sugars 34.3g
Protein 49.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 517.8mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 2799.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 52.7%