Peppery Artichoke Pitas

Elevate your lunch game with these vibrant and flavor-packed Peppery Artichoke Pitas! Featuring marinated artichoke hearts, crisp red bell peppers, cool cucumber, and tender baby spinach tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of paprika, this recipe brings bold Mediterranean flavors to every bite. Each warm, whole wheat pita is spread with creamy hummus and stuffed to perfection with the fresh, seasoned vegetables and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, these handheld delights are nutritious, vegetarian-friendly, and perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Whether it's a quick meal or a light dinner, these stuffed pitas are a deliciously wholesome option bursting with texture and taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 0.25 medium red onion
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
• 0.5 cup hummus

Directions

Step 1

Drain and chop the marinated artichoke hearts into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Dice the red bell pepper, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Set the vegetables aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped artichoke hearts, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and baby spinach. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.

Step 5

Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until soft and pliable.

Step 6

Cut each pita bread in half to create pockets. Spread about 1 tablespoon of hummus inside each pita half.

Step 7

Stuff each pita half with the dressed vegetable mixture and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1012.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1631.3

Total Fat 78.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.2g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 3483.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 50.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466.7mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 1516.4mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 45.5%