Vegetables And Dip Pita Pocket Recipes

VEGGIE-STACK PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine the chickpeas, water, cheese, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor and puree until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. While the motor is running, pour in the olive oil and process until fully incorporated and velvety. Season with pepper, to taste.
• Spoon a scant tablespoon bean spread into toasted pitas. (Put remaining bean spread in an air-tight container.) Add avocado and cucumber slices, or other vegetables of choice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Wrap in parchment or butcher paper, and pack in a plastic container to keep from getting squished. Pack in a lunch box and send to school.

VEGETABLES-AND-DIP PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Toast the pita just until warm and pliable.
• In a medium bowl, toss the celery and carrots with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt to coat. Divide the bean dip and yogurt between the cavities of the pita halves, then stuff with the celery-carrot mix, pickle slices and parsley.
• Serve or wrap tightly in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and pack for lunch.

PITA POCKETS WITH GRILLED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Brush bell peppers, pineapple and zucchini slices with olive oil. Grill pieces on each side until tender. Cool slightly; cut into chunks.
• Combine all ingredients in salad kit except Summer Vinaigrette, in large bowl. Add bell peppers, pineapple, zucchini and feta cheese, toss well. Toss with vinaigrette. Spoon salad mixture into pita breads halves.

ROASTED VEGETABLE DIP WITH BAKED PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Spread zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, onion and garlic in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Spray vegetables with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and red pepper.
• Bake about 30 minutes, turning vegetables once, until vegetables are tender and lightly browned.
• Place vegetables in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute, stopping blender occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
• Serve warm, or refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. Serve with Baked Pita Crisps and vegetable dippers.
• Baked Pita Chips: Heat oven to 375°. Split each pita bread around edge with knife to make 2 rounds. Lightly brush oil over pita rounds. Sprinkle with basil and cheese. Cut each round into 8 wedges. Place in single layer in 2 ungreased jelly roll pans, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, or on 2 cookie sheets. Bake uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown and crisp. Cool slightly (chips will continue to crisp as they cool). Serve warm or cool. Store in tightly covered container up to 3 weeks at room temperature.

VEGGIE-PACKED PITA POCKET

Steps:

• Combine carrots, olives and dressing.
• Spread insides of pitas with Neufchatel.
• Fill with lettuce, peppers and carrot mixture.

FRESH VEGGIE POCKETS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sunflower kernels and seasoned salt; spread about 2 tablespoons on the inside of each pita half. Layer with the tomato, cucumber, mushrooms and avocado.

VEGGIE PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• On a sturdy cutting board, cut the pita pieces in half. Slowly pull each side apart to create a little pocket.
• In each separate pocket, spread 1 tablespoon of hummus and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of feta cheese.
• Fill the rest of the pocket with equal amounts carrot, cucumber, radishes, and sprouts.
• Sprinkle sunflower seeds into the pocket.
• For the sauce, mix the greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl.
• Serve the pitas with the greek yogurt sauce and fresh veggies on the side.

VEGGIE PITA POCKETS

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, carrots and dressing.
• Fill pita bread halves evenly with tomatoes, spinach and vegetable mixture.