Stuffed Pita Pockets with Green Sauce
Stuffed Pita Pockets with Green Sauce is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any meal of the day. This dish is a combination of tender pita bread stuffed with a flavorful filling and topped with a tangy green sauce. The dish is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
To make Stuffed Pita Pockets with Green Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:
For the filling:
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the green sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut the pita breads in half and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 5-7 minutes until they are slightly crispy.
In a large bowl, mix together the chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, parsley, mint, cilantro, red onion, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, salt, and pepper. Stuff the mixture into the pita pockets.
To make the green sauce, mix together the Greek yogurt, parsley, cilantro, mint, green onion, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Drizzle the green sauce over the stuffed pita pockets and serve immediately.
Stuffed Pita Pockets with Green Sauce is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The dish is a combination of tender pita bread stuffed with a flavorful filling and topped with a tangy green sauce. The filling is a combination of chickpeas, spinach, feta cheese, and a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. The green sauce is made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and a variety of vegetables and spices. The dish is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. It is a perfect appetizer or main course for any meal.
Type of dish: Appetizer/Main Course
Main ingredients:
- Pita bread
- Chickpeas
- Green sauce