Whole-Grain Pita with Hummus and Fresh Vegetables

• whole-grain pita breads (halved to form pockets) 4 medium
• hummus (homemade or store-bought) 1 cup
• cucumber (diced) 1 medium
• cherry tomatoes (quartered) 1 cup
• red bell pepper (seeded and diced) 1 medium
• red onion (thinly sliced) 0.25 small
• fresh parsley (chopped) 2 tbsp
• lemon juice 1 tbsp
• ground black pepper 0.25 tsp
• extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling) Optional 1 tbsp

Let's cook

Step-by-step instructions

01

Step 1

Wash and prepare the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.

02

Step 2

Place the chopped vegetables and parsley in a bowl. Add the lemon juice and black pepper, then toss gently to combine.

03

Step 3

Open each pita half carefully to make a pocket. If the bread is stiff, warm it briefly in a dry skillet over low heat.

04

Step 4

Spread about 2 tablespoons of hummus inside each pita pocket.

05

Step 5

Divide the vegetable mixture among the pockets, pressing it in gently without overfilling the bread.

06

Step 6

Drizzle with a little olive oil if desired and serve immediately.

Kitchen notes