Making High-Protein Piled-High Vegetable Pitas will only take 25 minutes. These pitas are good for your health, and it also gives you long-lasting fullness. It has 20 grams of protein and 340 calories. You need only basic things to make this recipe, and it follows basic instructions. You only need pita bread, chickpeas, Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced red bell pepper, shredded lettuce, olive oil, lemon juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and fresh parsley to make this recipe. We can keep it for 4 days. Enjoy serving High-Protein Piled-High Vegetable Pitas at different parties, occasions, and family get-togethers.
STATS:
- Number of Calories: 340 kcal
- Preparation Duration: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total Duration: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Main Course, Lunch
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Non-stick pan
INGREDIENTS:
- Whole-wheat pita breads: 4
- Cooked chickpeas: 1 cup
- Plain Greek yogurt: 1 cup
- Chopped cucumber: 1 cup
- Chopped tomatoes: 1 cup
- Shredded carrots: 1/2 cup
- Sliced red bell pepper: 1/2 cup
- Shredded lettuce: 1/2 cup
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
- Chopped fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD:
- This bread is good for digestion, and it also gives you long-lasting fullness. Whole wheat pita bread has more fiber, and we can easily add filling to it because of its softness. Utilize pita bread, tortilla, or flat breads instead.
PLAIN GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt gives your dish a smooth texture and a slight savory flavor. Greek yogurt can maintain the flavor of other ingredients. Utilize hummus, sour cream, or regular yogurt instead.
COOKED CHICKPEAS:
- Chickpeas will provide an earthy flavor and base to your recipe. You will get a rich amount of protein by consuming them. Utilize lentils, tofu cubes, beans, or grilled chicken instead.
SHREDDED CARROTS:
- Carrots provide you with vitamin A, and they help you with your eyesight. It adds color, sweet, and juicy flavor to your recipe. Utilize slices of cabbage or redish instead.
TOMATOES:
- Adding tomatoes to your recipe will provide you with vitamins, a tangy flavor, and keep your recipe moist. Utilize cherry tomatoes or roasted vegetables. You can utilize fresh tomatoes for a better taste in your recipe.
CUCUMBER:
- Adding a cucumber will provide you with a lot of fiber, and it keeps you full for a long time. Cucumber gives a crunch and freshness, and maintains the taste of yogurt and chickpeas. Utilize zucchini or celery in place of a cucumber.
LETTUCE:
- Lettuce will add a fresh look and a crispness to your recipe. You can use any lettuce. Utilize spinach, cabbage, or arugula instead.
RED BELL PEPPER:
- It provides you with vitamins and other health benefits. Bell pepper gives your dish a fresh color and flavor. Utilize yellow or green bell peppers or thin slices instead.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil will give you the good fats and also help in mixing all the ingredients. It enhances the flavor of other items in your salad. Utilize avocado oil or sunflower oil instead.
LEMON JUICE:
- It gives a bright and fresh flavor to your recipe. It stabilizes the taste of other flat-flavored things with its tanginess. Utilize a minute quantity of vinegar or lime juice instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm a skillet on a moderate flame.
- Include chicken and chickpeas in the warm oil.
- Heat your chickpeas for 5 minutes after sprinkling cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper on them. Prepare your chickpeas warm until they get a little crunchy.
- Make the sauce in a bowl by including lemon juice and yogurt.
- Heat your pita bread to make it soft in a pan or oven.
- Slice two half sections of pita bread to form gaps by cutting them from the center.
- Include all the vegetables, cucumber, lettuce, and tomatoes in the pita filling gaps.
- Then include chickpeas in the pita gap and also add the yogurt in the pita filling.
- Spread some parsley over your dish and serve it.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can consume your dish with hummus.
- Serve it by adding olives and feta cheese as sides.
- Pair it with a cucumber salad.
TIPS:
- Make sure to heat and soften your pita bread before filling it.
- Utilize the vegetables in your recipe to give a flavor.
- You can include tofu or grilled chicken to increase the amount of protein.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this dish for 3 days in a box.
FREEZER:
- You can store your chickpeas for 2 months. Do not try to store vegetables.
FAQs:
How can I increase the protein in the recipe?
- Yes, you can include paneer, chicken, and grilled tofu to increase the amount of protein.
Will I utilize some other bread?
- Yes, you can choose wraps, flatbreads, or tortillas.
Will I prepare it before?
- Yes, you can make the ingredients beforehand and put them in the container.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Number of Calories: 340 kcal
Total Carbs: 38 g
Net Carbs: 30 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 20 grams
Fat: 11 g
Sodium: 420 mg
Potassium: 520 mg
Calcium: 180 mg
Iron: 3.5 mg
Vitamin A: 6200 IU
