Veggie Pita Sandwich

Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Veggie Pita Sandwich is the ultimate quick and healthy meal idea! Featuring hearty whole wheat pita bread, creamy hummus, and a medley of fresh vegetables like crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy carrots, this recipe is a celebration of nutritious eating. The zesty homemade dressing of olive oil and lemon juice elevates the mix, while crumbled feta adds a touch of Mediterranean flair. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this veggie-packed sandwich is perfect for a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or grab-and-go snack. Whether you're looking to indulge in a vegetarian meal or need an easy meal prep option, this pita pocket delivers a satisfying burst of flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
• 1 cup Hummus
• 2 cups Leafy greens (spinach or mixed greens)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pita bread in half to create pockets and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the carrot, and thinly slice the red bell pepper and red onion.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make a simple dressing.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the leafy greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the veggies and toss gently to coat.

Step 5

Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket to create a base layer.

Step 6

Fill each pita pocket with the mixed dressed vegetables, then top with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.

Step 7

Serve immediately or wrap in parchment paper for an on-the-go meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1238.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1672.4

Total Fat 73.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.9g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 4310.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 58.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.5mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 2648.3mg	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: 38.3%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 48.2%