Best 8 Pita Pockets With White Bean Spread And Roasted Vegetables Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a delectable journey with our pita pockets stuffed with a creamy white bean spread and a vibrant array of roasted vegetables. This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and healthy meal.

The white bean spread forms the heart of this dish, providing a rich and velvety base for the roasted vegetables. The mild flavor of the white beans pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of roasted red peppers and zucchini, the earthy notes of mushrooms, and the subtle bitterness of arugula. Each bite is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your senses.

This recipe caters to various dietary needs, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a hearty and protein-packed meal or simply looking for a lighter alternative to meat, these pita pockets have you covered. Additionally, the use of fresh, wholesome ingredients ensures that you're nourishing your body with essential nutrients.

With its vibrant colors and enticing aromas, this dish is sure to impress your friends and family. The pita pockets are easy to assemble, making them a great option for a quick and convenient meal. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VEGETABLES-AND-DIP PITA POCKET



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Children can enjoy the fun combination in these pita pocket sandwiches. Each bite delivers the crunch of vegetables and the creaminess of dip. Sweet pickles add a little excitement to each bite. You can swap the standard pairing of carrots and celery for other crunchy vegetables you enjoy raw, like fennel, cucumber or peppers.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     sandwiches, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 pita sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pita, cut in half
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery (from 1 large stalk)
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots (from 1 peeled carrot)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons tahini-coriander white bean hummus (see recipe)
4 tablespoons labneh or plain Greek yogurt
8 slices bread and butter pickle
4 tablespoons parsley leaves (from about 2 sprigs)

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 674, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1584 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams

VEGGIE-STACK PITA POCKETS



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Beans are packed with lean protein and make a versatile spread for all kinds of sandwiches. Mix and match with the vegetables your child enjoys and you've got a delicious, vegetarian, kid-friendly lunch.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained
1 to 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced or 1/2 bell pepper, seeded and sliced
10 to 12 whole-wheat pita minis (3 inches), lightly toasted

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.

WHITE BEAN DIP WITH PITA CHIPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 pitas
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.
  • Cut each pita in half and then into 8 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Pour the remaining oil over the pitas. Toss and spread out the wedges evenly. Sprinkle with the oregano, salt, and pepper. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
  • Serve the pita toasts warm or at room temperature alongside the bean puree.

PITA POCKETS WITH WHITE BEAN SPREAD AND ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Categories     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large zucchini, sliced into 1/8-inch thick circles
2 medium eggplant, sliced into 1/8-inch thick circles
¼ cup olive oil, divided
2 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 bell peppers, one red and one yellow
White bean spread:
2 15.5-ounce cans white beans, drained and rinsed
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup chicken or vegetable stock
8 whole wheat pitas
½ cup packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. On 2 baking sheets, toss zucchini and eggplant with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Roast, turning once, until well browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes for zucchini, 25 minutes for eggplant. Roast peppers over burner until blistering and slightly charred. Place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 10 minutes before running under cold water and removing skins. Cut into long thin slices. In food processor, combine beans, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, chicken stock, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Pulse until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. To assemble, cut pitas into halves, spread approximately 2 tablespoon white bean puree in each half, and fill with ½ cup mixed vegetables and 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves. Repeat with remaining halves. Serve two halves per person.

ROASTED VEGETABLE PITA WITH CREAMY FETA DRESSING



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Developed for the RSC#7 contest, I believe this is a winner! Roasted eggplant, onions and peppers with a creamy yogurt feta dressing will delight the senses!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 2-4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chickpeas (optional)
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (you may use green)
1 small onion, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup basil leaves, shredded
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 -4 pita pockets, halves
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup plain yogurt
4 tablespoons milk (soy is okay)
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Prepare and cut the vegetables. Combine in a mixing bowl all of the above ingredients, except the tomatoes, basil leaves, dressing, and pita halves. You may leave the chickpeas out, if you wish.
  • Toss vegetable mixture to lightly glaze the vegetables with olive oil.
  • Spoon vegetable mixture onto a broiler pan or cookie sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Broil 5 minutes, add tomatoes and basil leaves to vegetable mixture and stir. Baste with additional marinade and broil for an additional 5 minutes or until vegetables are just tender and lightly browned. Tomatoes and basil should be just warmed; if you prefer the tomato softer, add with vegetable mixture at the beginning.
  • Prepare the dressing while vegetables are broiling.
  • Divide the vegetable mixture evenly between pita halves. Drizzle with Creamy Feta Dressing. Serve.
  • Creamy Feta Dressing:.
  • Combine all ingredients except the dill into a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Scrape the sides of the blender as needed. Add more milk as needed to get a consistency that is rather thin and pourable.
  • Pour into a bowl and sir in dill. Add more lemon juice if a tangier taste is preferred. Enjoy! This makes enough for 2-4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755.4, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 45.6, Sodium 1665.5, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 13.4, Protein 16.9

WHITE BEAN SPREAD WITH GARLIC & ROSEMARY



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This spread has a long shelf life - it can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks - and can be pulled out for impromptu entertaining.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Bean Dip Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 (16 ounce) can white beans, undrained

Steps:

  • Place olive oil, garlic and rosemary in a 10-inch skillet. Heat pan until ingredients start to sizzle. Add beans and their liquid to the pan. As beans cook, mash them with a wooden spoon or potato masher. Cook until mixture is a loose spread consistency (it will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.2 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

VEGGIE CHICKEN PITAS



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These delicious pita pockets are literally stuffed with veggies, chicken and cheese. They make for great on-the-go dinners. (But bring a napkin!) -Bill Parkis, Wilmington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium red onion, sliced
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1 cup fresh snow peas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 pita pocket halves
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the onion, carrots, broccoli and peas in oil for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the chicken, red peppers, wine, oregano and cayenne; heat through. Spoon mixture into pita breads; sprinkle with cheeses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN PITA POCKETS



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If everybody's hungry and you're crunched for time, reach for a pita pocket. Just slice them open, fill them up and go. Save even more time with chicken tenders. -Jacqueline Parker, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2/3 cup mayonnaise
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, paprika, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Add chicken; toss to coat. Let stand 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise and remaining salt; spoon into pita halves. Place chicken on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Fill pitas with chicken strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 687mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables. If you don't have fresh vegetables on hand, you can use frozen vegetables, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
  • Roast the vegetables at a high temperature so that they get slightly charred. This will give them a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Use a food processor to make the white bean spread. This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the beans by hand. Just be sure to mash them until they are very smooth.
  • Season the white bean spread to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as cumin or paprika, if you like.
  • To assemble the pita pockets, simply spread some of the white bean spread on each pita bread and then top with the roasted vegetables and your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

These pita pockets with white bean spread and roasted vegetables are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.

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