Greek Bean Pita Sandwich

Elevate your lunch routine with this Greek Bean Pita Sandwich, a vibrant and wholesome Mediterranean-inspired recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich cannellini beans and chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives, this dish offers a delicious medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, the filling is tucked into warm, fluffy pita bread for the ultimate handheld meal. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or a light dinner, this Greek bean pita is refreshing, satisfying, and bursting with the essence of the Mediterranean.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 cup cooked or canned cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup cooked or canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and parsley. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the bean and vegetable mixture. Toss well to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 4

Warm the pita bread slightly in a toaster or oven, if desired, to make them pliable.

Step 5

Carefully slice open each pita bread to create a pocket, being cautious not to tear the bread completely.

Step 6

Stuff each pita pocket with the prepared bean and vegetable mixture. Distribute the mixture evenly among all 4 pitas.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a wholesome, flavorful meal or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1353.2 grams (1353.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2074

Total Fat 90.80g	116%
Saturated Fat 26.20g	131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 4542mg	197%
Total Carbohydrate 254.90g	93%
Dietary Fiber 48.10g	172%
Total Sugars 30.20g
Protein 77.10g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 970mg	75%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 2674mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 47.5%