Vegetable Pita Pockets

Based on 4 servings — values are AI-estimated and may vary

Ingredients

• •4 whole wheat pita pockets
• •1 cup hummus
• •2 cups shredded lettuce
• •1 cup diced cucumbers
• •1 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
• •1 tablespoon olive oil
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •Optional: lemon juice for dressing

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if you want warm pita pockets.

2. 2

   While the oven heats, prepare the vegetables: wash and dice the cucumbers and bell peppers.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, diced cucumbers, and diced bell peppers.

4. 4

   If desired, drizzle the vegetable mixture with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

5. 5

   Take each whole wheat pita pocket and carefully cut a small slit at the top to create an opening.

6. 6

   Spread about 1/4 cup of hummus inside each pita pocket.

7. 7

   Stuff each pita pocket with the vegetable mixture, filling them generously.

8. 8

   If warming, place the stuffed pita pockets in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes to heat through. Serve immediately.