Description
This recipe, “Vegan Pita Pockets,” offers a quick, easy, and healthy way to enjoy a Mediterranean-inspired meal, packed with fresh vegetables and creamy hummus.
Ingredients
- Whole-grain pita bread
- 1 cup hummus
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ tomato, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Make Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Add water, a little at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
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Prepare Pita Bread: Cut the pita bread in half to form pockets. If desired, you can warm the pita bread slightly in a toaster oven or dry skillet.
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Spread Hummus: Spread a generous layer of hummus inside each pita pocket.
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Fill with Vegetables: Fill the pita pockets with the sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and shredded lettuce.
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Drizzle with Dressing: Drizzle the tahini dressing over the vegetables inside the pita pockets.
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Serve: Serve immediately.