Vegan Mediterranean Stuffed Pita

Transport your taste buds to the sunny Mediterranean with this vibrant Vegan Mediterranean Stuffed Pita recipe. Perfectly soft whole wheat pita pockets are filled to the brim with a fresh and colorful medley of chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy kalamata olives, and fragrant parsley. The hearty filling is elevated with a creamy tahini-lemon dressing infused with garlic and a hint of cumin, making each bite irresistibly flavorful. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, this plant-based dish is not only quick and healthy but also ideal for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner. Serve these stuffed pitas as they are or pair them with a side of hummus for an even more indulgent Mediterranean feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole wheat pita breads
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.33 cup kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 1 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain further.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the cucumber into small cubes and dice the red onion finely. Slice the kalamata olives in half if they are whole.

Step 3

Roughly chop the fresh parsley and set it aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the water quantity to achieve your desired dressing consistency.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture. Toss everything well to combine and ensure even coating with the dressing.

Step 7

Carefully cut the pita breads in half to create pockets.

Step 8

Spoon the chickpea and vegetable filling into each pita pocket, ensuring they are generously filled.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan Mediterranean stuffed pitas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1311.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1905.4

Total Fat 88.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4798.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 55.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3885.9mg	0%
Iron 16087.9mg	0%
Potassium 2324.6mg	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: 40.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 48.2%