Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets

Elevate your lunchtime routine with these delicious and wholesome Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets, a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Packed with protein-rich lentils, fluffy quinoa, tangy crumbled feta, and a medley of fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, these pockets deliver a burst of flavor in every bite. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and nestled into warm, whole wheat pita pockets with crisp mixed greens, this dish is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal or an on-the-go snack, these pockets are versatile, vegetarian-friendly, and ideal for meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Cooked quinoa
• 1 cup Cooked lentils
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 Whole wheat pita pockets
• 1 cup Mixed greens or spinach

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked lentils, crumbled feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the quinoa and lentil mixture, and toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 4

Gently warm the pita pockets in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until pliable and slightly toasted.

Step 5

Carefully cut each pita pocket in half to create 8 halves for filling.

Step 6

Stuff each pita half with a handful of mixed greens or spinach, followed by the quinoa and lentil mixture.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Lentil Quinoa Feta Pockets!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1104.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1639.7

Total Fat 51.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3487.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 64.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 454.7mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 2207.7mg	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: 27.7%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 57.0%