Vegan Mediterranean Pita Sandwich
Transform your lunch routine with this vibrant and wholesome Vegan Mediterranean Pita Sandwich! Bursting with fresh, plant-based ingredients, this recipe combines a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and baby spinach with hearty chickpeas and tangy kalamata olives, all tossed in a creamy tahini-lemon dressing. The mixture is then stuffed into warm, fluffy whole wheat pita pockets for a portable, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick lunch, this Mediterranean-inspired sandwich is as nutritious as it is delicious. Enjoy a satisfying, vegan-friendly meal that’s rich in Mediterranean flavors and sure to become a new favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat pita bread
- 1 can chickpeas
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly. Set aside.
Step 2
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the kalamata olives and fresh parsley.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and parsley.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture and toss well to combine.
Step 6
Heat the pita breads briefly in a pan or toaster until just warm and pliable.
Step 7
Cut the pita breads in halves to form pockets.
Step 8
Stuff each pita pocket with a generous handful of baby spinach and top with the chickpea mixture.
Step 9
Serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1580.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2302.3 |
| Total Fat 100.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3776.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 293.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 65.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 41.2g | |
| Protein 76.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4023.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16099.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3115.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories