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Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus Recipe: Healthy and delicious lunch meal you will look forward to. These vegan rainbow pita pockets are very easy and quick to make and can be eaten warm or cold.

 

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It’s hard to believe that the last month of summer has started! Which means, soon it’s back-to-school time and people are searching for creative and healthy lunchbox ideas. Everybody can make a sandwich but why not take your lunch to the next level?

 

Here is my suggestion to you: Pita pockets with roasted veggies and hummus. Delicious, healthy, packed with nutrients, vegan and super easy to assemble. Can be eaten warm or cold. Perfectly portable. Did I mention they are delicious?

 

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It’s a fun lunch meal you or your kids will look forward to. Just like my perfect vegan sloppy joes, Mediterranean couscous salad and vegan wraps, these pita pockets are everything but boring.

Middle Eastern-spiced roasted veggies, creamy hummus, chewy baby spinach and crunchy pita bread

A perfectly balanced dish for kids and adults. Just don’t hesitate to add more chili pepper or a spoonful of green harissa paste if you like it spicy 😉

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus Served in the Tray Fitting Seven Pitas

 

Health Benefits of Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus

 

Pita bread

It is surely healthier than toast bread and brings a nice diversity to the usual diet.

High in carbs necessary for a busy day, fiber (especially if you use whole wheat pita bread!), vitamins and minerals like magnesium, selenium and calcium, pita is a good choice to be a part of your or your kids’ lunch menu. Bonus point if you use whole grain pita.

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus - Eight PItas Layered on Top of Each Other

 

Roasted veggies

Roasting is one of the healthiest ways to cook your veggies and you know that they are good for you, right? Eggplants, bell peppers and carrots are nutrient-dense and rich in plant-based protein.

Hummus

Quality store-bought or homemade hummus is a healthy choice for your lunch meal. It’s rich in protein and fiber, as well as healthy fats and carbs.

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus in a Beautiful Blue Bowl with Red Chili Pepper on a Side

 

Since it’s usually made of chickpeas, garlic, tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice and salt, it has anti-inflammatory properties, as well as unique supply of antioxidants. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while decreasing cardiovascular risks and digestive problems.

 

Make sure there are no additives in your store-bought hummus. I make mine myself but it’s perfectly fine to buy good quality hummus once in a while! I like to add extra spices to it like cumin, turmeric, paprika and Ras-el-Hanout. That’s why it looks yellow on my pictures 🙂

 

Other ingredients include raw baby spinach, pomegranate seeds and parsley (the last two are optional, however recommendable for the best taste).

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus - Fantastic Composition with Some Fresh Veggies Blurred in the Background

 

How to Make Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus

 

Start by julienning and roasting your veggies. Cut your eggplants, carrots and bell peppers in 10 cm (4 inches) long strips and arrange them on a baking tray spayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with spices, salt and black pepper and roast for about 25 minutes or until eggplants are tender.

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus - Preparing the Roasted Vegetables on a Tray

 

As for the spice selection, I usually use my Moroccan blend with some variations. I’ve recently published a recipe for a vegan roasted carrot soup with lentils that uses this blend. It basically contains three main spices: Ras-el-Hanout, turmeric and sweet paprika. You can wary them to your taste.

 

Meanwhile, make the hummus if you want to make it yourself. Combine chickpeas, olive oil, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, spices and salt and pepper and blend until smooth. A small hack: if your kid wouldn’t eat eggplants, sneak them into hummus!

 

Bake pita breads as per instruction on the package and cut them in halves. They will form pockets, so you can stuff them with about 2 tablespoons hummus each, a few strips of roasted veggies and a few leaves of baby spinach.

 

Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus Overhead on Four Pitas on a Table

 

Lastly, sprinkle your pita pockets with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley. If you don’t follow a vegan diet, it’s nice to drizzle them with a bit of Greek yogurt.

Serve warm or cold. These pita pockets pair great with a glass of refreshing  ayran (Turkish yogurt drink).

If you are looking for more vegan lunch ideas, check out my healthy vegetarian lunch box ideas and best vegan sandwiches collection.

Here is the full recipe. You can adjust it to your taste or depending on what you have in your fridge. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below!

 

If you made these pita pockets, I’d like to hear from you! Leaving your feedback below will mean a world to me!

 
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Pita Pockets with Roasted Veggies and Hummus

These pita pockets with roasted veggies and hummus make for a healthy and delicious portable lunch meal and can be eaten warm or cold.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 382kcal

Ingredients

For the pita pockets:

  • 1 eggplant
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ras-el-Hanout
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 loaves pita bread preferably whole grain
  • 1 cup or 160 grams good quality store-bought or homemade hummus for homemade hummus, see the ingredient list below
  • a handful baby spinach
  • pomegranate seeds, to garnish
  • chopped parsley, to garnish

For the hummus:

  • 1 cup or 160 g chickpeas
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ras-el-Hanout (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika (optional)
  • a dash of chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons water start by adding 1 tablespoon, then continue adding 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C or 400 °F. Julienne your veggies: Cut the eggplant, carrots and bell peppers in 10 cm (4 inches) long strips and arrange them on a baking tray spayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with spices (better combine them together in a small bowl), salt and black pepper and roast for about 25 minutes or until eggplant is tender.
  • Meanwhile, make the hummus if you want to make it yourself. Combine all the ingredients except water and blend until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
  • Bake pita breads as per instruction on the package and cut them in halves. They will form pockets, so you can stuff them with about 2 tablespoons hummus each, a few strips of roasted veggies and a few leaves of baby spinach.
  • Lastly, sprinkle your pita pockets with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley. If you don't follow a vegan diet, it's nice to drizzle them with a bit of Greek yogurt. Enjoy!

Notes

A small hack: if your kid wouldn't eat eggplants, sneak them into hummus!
You can adjust the recipe to your taste or depending on what veggies you have in your fridge.
This recipe makes 4 servings, two pita halves per serving.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6270IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4.8mg
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Tara

Tuesday 21st of July 2020

I cooked the veggies in my air fryer (it’s too hot for the over right now) and added mushrooms. Delicious! My husband asked me to add onions next time too, so we’ll give that a try.

Elena Szeliga

Tuesday 21st of July 2020

What a great idea to cook the veggies in an air fryer! Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for the feedback!

hairfalled

Monday 16th of March 2020

Really a beautiful and useful post. Many thanks for giving such an informative post.

Aaliyah

Monday 12th of August 2019

Sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it! Quick question though, would these be able to be refrigerated and eaten after they’ve been made or should I make just enough for my meal and make more if I want them again in that week? Thanks for the awesome recipe, I hope I can try it soon!

Elena Szeliga

Wednesday 14th of August 2019

Hi Aaliyah, you can double the batch to make them last through the week. Just keep the roasted veggies and the hummus in separate containers in the fridge. Once you are ready to eat them, warm the pita bread and stuff it with the veggies and hummus. Hope you give this recipe a try, it's very delicious!

Aika

Tuesday 14th of May 2019

This looks really delicious and healthy! I can't wait to try this at home. I'm sure my family will love this too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

Elena Szeliga

Tuesday 14th of May 2019

Hi Aika, thank you so much! I hope you and your family enjoy these pita pockets as much as we did!

supergirl

Wednesday 27th of March 2019

Will try this recipe one of these days.. This one looks delicious..

Elena Szeliga

Wednesday 27th of March 2019

I hope you enjoy the recipe! Feel free to rate it again after you try it ;)

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Elena Szeliga is the founder of Happy Kitchen.Rocks, where she shares delicious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, from weeknight dinners to veganized classics and gourmet appetizers. Her recipes have been featured at Better Homes & Gardens, BuzzFeed, Country Living, The Kitchn and Reader’s Digest. Her mission is to help cook easy vegetarian and vegan meals with simple and fresh ingredients. Read more about Elena.

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