High Protein Mediterranean Stuffed Pita

Elevate your lunch game with this flavorful and nutrient-packed High Protein Mediterranean Stuffed Pita recipe! Perfectly warm whole wheat pitas are filled with a vibrant mix of cooked chickpeas, crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and tangy Kalamata olives, all tossed in a creamy hummus lemon dressing. Topped with crumbles of salty feta cheese and fresh parsley, each bite delivers a satisfying combination of Mediterranean-inspired flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and healthy recipe is ideal for meal prep, busy weeknight dinners, or a protein-rich vegetarian lunch. Serve these stuffed pita pockets with a side of fresh greens or enjoy them on their own for a delicious Mediterranean feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita breads
• 2 cups Cooked chickpeas
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 1 cup Hummus
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the cucumber and cherry tomatoes into halves. Dice the red onion and chop the Kalamata olives and fresh parsley.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, chopped olives, and feta cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the hummus, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the hummus dressing over the chickpea mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently to combine until the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Warm the whole wheat pita breads on a skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side or until soft and pliable.

Step 6

Slice each pita into halves and carefully open the pockets to form spaces for stuffing.

Step 7

Fill each pita half generously with the Mediterranean chickpea mixture.

Step 8

Garnish with the freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately, enjoying the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean stuffed pitas.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1806.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2816.4

Total Fat 132.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.2g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 7110.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 330.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.3g	0%
Total Sugars 40.2g
Protein 93.5g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 992.2mg	0%
Iron 30.7mg	0%
Potassium 3656.1mg	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: 41.3%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 45.7%