Soy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Soy-Free Pitta Pockets—a fresh, wholesome, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. These whole wheat pitta breads are lightly grilled for a warm, toasty base before being stuffed with a medley of crisp red bell peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and fragrant fresh herbs like parsley and mint. A drizzle of tangy lemon juice and rich extra virgin olive oil enhances the bold vegetable mix, while creamy crumbled feta cheese and a dollop of cool, garlicky tzatziki sauce take every bite to the next level. Quick and easy to prepare, this 20-minute recipe delivers a healthy, soy-free twist on classic Mediterranean fare—perfect for those seeking colorful, flavor-packed meals made from simple ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole wheat pitta breads
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 250 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 100 grams Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint, chopped
• 100 grams Feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Tzatziki sauce

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preheating a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Lightly grill the whole wheat pitta breads on both sides for about 1-2 minutes each, just until warm and slightly charred. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 4

Add the chopped parsley and mint to the bowl, and toss all the vegetables together.

Step 5

Drizzle the lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil over the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper, then toss to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6

Cut each warmed pitta bread in half to form pockets, and gently open the insides to create space for filling.

Step 7

Evenly distribute the vegetable filling into each pitta pocket, ensuring they are generously filled.

Step 8

Top each pitta pocket with a spoonful of tzatziki sauce and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Soy-Free Mediterranean Pitta Pockets.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1397.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1890.8

Total Fat 106.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 100.1mg	0%
Sodium 5627.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.6g	0%
Total Sugars 30.9g
Protein 59.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 994.2mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 2555.0mg	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: 48.5%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 39.4%