Dairy-Free Mediterranean Stuffed Pita

Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant, flavor-packed Dairy-Free Mediterranean Stuffed Pita! Perfectly soft whole wheat pita pockets are generously filled with a refreshing medley of chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Kalamata olives, and fragrant fresh parsley. Dressed in a zesty lemon-garlic vinaigrette with a hint of cumin, this wholesome filling offers a burst of Mediterranean-inspired goodness in every bite. To make it even more indulgent, a smooth, creamy tahini sauce is drizzled over the top, adding a nutty richness—all while remaining completely dairy-free. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this quick and nutritious recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a light dinner. Experience the essence of the Mediterranean, no matter where you are!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole Wheat Pita Bread
• 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced Cucumber
• 1 cup, halved Cherry Tomatoes
• 0.25 medium, thinly sliced Red Onion
• 0.5 cup, pitted and sliced Kalamata Olives
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh Parsley
• 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 minced Garlic Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.25 cup Tahini
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pita breads in half to create pockets and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, sliced kalamata olives, and chopped parsley.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine thoroughly. Let this mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 5

For the tahini sauce, whisk together tahini and water in a small bowl until smooth and slightly runny. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.

Step 6

Open each pita half gently, and spoon the chickpea and vegetable mixture evenly into each pocket.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared tahini sauce over the stuffed pitas before serving.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this dairy-free dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2020.9

Total Fat 105.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3723.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 228.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.3g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4992.3mg	0%
Iron 21449.3mg	0%
Potassium 2165.9mg	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: 45.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 43.7%