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Pita with hummus and fresh vegetables
Toasted pita bread stuffed with creamy hummus and crisp salad

Wholemeal pita pockets with hummus

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Quick Meals Starters
This dish is a play on textures and temperatures: the warm, soft pita hugs the creamy, cool hummus and the crunchy, fresh vegetables. The genius of Middle Eastern cuisine lies in simplicity – few, but excellent quality ingredients, where you can taste the sunshine in every bite. A perfect example of how you can eat satisfying and delicious food without meat.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Middle Eastern

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Chopping board and sharp knife
  • Frying pan or toaster
  • Mixing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Sesame (in the hummus)

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the vegetables: cut the cucumber and tomatoes into thin, even slices, and the pepper into thin strips.

Tip: Vegetables should be dry after washing, otherwise they soak the pita and hummus.
2 ✓

Make a quick dressing: in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, salt and pepper until emulsified (creamy).

Tip: Thorough mixing of oil and acid (lemon) ensures every salad leaf gets flavour, without one bite being too sour and another too oily.
3 ✓

Toss the rocket with the dressing immediately before serving.

Tip: Salt draws water out of the salad (osmosis), so if salted too early, the rocket will collapse and become limp.
4 ✓

Warm the pita breads in a dry pan or toaster for 1-2 minutes until warm to the touch and soft.

Tip: Warming relaxes the starch structure, making the bread more pliable so it doesn't break when filled.
5 ✓

Slit the edge of the pitas to make a pocket, or just spread the top thickly with hummus.

Tip: The fat content of the hummus also acts as a barrier layer between the bread and wet vegetables.
6 ✓

Fill or top the pitas with the vegetables and the dressed rocket. Eat immediately.

Tip: Layer the vegetables: harder ones (pepper) at the bottom, softer ones (tomato) on top.

Recipe FAQ

What hummus should I choose?
Homemade is best, but if buying, choose one with a high tahini (sesame paste) content, and add fresh lemon juice.
How does pita stay fresh for the next day?
Seal airtight in a bag. Before eating, spritz with a little water and toast.

Ingredients

  • 4 whole Pita breads (preferably wholemeal)
  • 200 g Hummus (chickpea dip)
  • 1 whole Cucumber
  • 2 whole Tomatoes (firm)
  • 1 whole Bell pepper
  • 50 g Rocket or Lamb's lettuce
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Ground black pepper