Description
Veggie Hummus Pitas are a fresh and tasty snack filled with nutritious vegetables and creamy hummus, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, shredded carrots, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss until well combined.
- Cut each pita pocket in half to create two pockets.
- Spread about ¼ cup of hummus inside each pita pocket.
- Stuff each hummus-filled pita with the veggie mixture, packing it in generously.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes for a refreshing snack.
Notes
- For added protein, include sliced grilled chicken or chickpeas in the veggie mixture.
- Experiment with different hummus flavors, such as roasted red pepper or garlic, to change up the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg