Spicy Avocado Pita South Beach Diet

Elevate your healthy eating routine with this Spicy Avocado Pita, a quick and flavorful recipe inspired by the South Beach Diet. This vibrant dish features creamy, zesty avocado blended with lime juice, a hint of ground cumin, and a spicy kick from red chili flakes, all stuffed into a soft, whole wheat pita. Crunchy cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion add texture and freshness, while a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil take it to the next level. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easily customizable, nutrient-packed recipe is perfect for a light lunch or satisfying snack. Healthy, delicious, and diet-friendly, this is a must-try for avocado and flavor enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 piece Whole wheat pita bread
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 1 tablespoon Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 0.25 cup Cucumber (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash it with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.

Step 2

Add the lime juice, red chili flakes, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed avocado. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Carefully slice the whole wheat pita in half to create two pockets. Gently open each pocket for filling.

Step 4

Spread the avocado mixture evenly inside each pita pocket.

Step 5

Stuff each pocket with the halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the filling for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 7

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil inside each pita pocket for added richness, if desired.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(407.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	561.8

Total Fat 37.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 861.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.6g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 58.5mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1190.5mg	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: 56.2%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 36.9%