Hummus and Grilled Vegetable Pita Pocket
Warm pita bread stuffed with creamy hummus and a medley of grilled vegetables, perfect for a satisfying and portable lunch.
Ingredients
- •2 whole wheat pita breads
- •1 cup prepared hummus
- •1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- •1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- •1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Grill the vegetables for 3-5 minutes per side, or until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Warm the pita breads. You can do this on the grill for 1 minute per side, in a toaster, or in a microwave for 15-20 seconds until soft and pliable.
- 4
Carefully cut each pita bread in half to create a pocket. Spread a generous amount of hummus inside each pita pocket.
- 5
Stuff the pita pockets with the grilled zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately or pack for lunch.
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