Mushroom Pita Pockets

Elevate your lunch game with these flavorful Mushroom Pita Pockets, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for any busy day. Packed with sautéed button mushrooms seasoned with garlic and cumin, these pita pockets showcase the perfect balance of earthy and zesty flavors. Fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion add vibrant crunch, while a creamy Greek yogurt and lemon sauce ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegetarian delight is both nutritious and delicious. Whether served as a light meal or a hearty snack, Mushroom Pita Pockets are sure to become a go-to recipe in your rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 250 grams Button mushrooms
• 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 units Pita breads
• 1 cup Cucumber, diced
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sliced button mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are browned and tender.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 4

Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with lemon juice and half of the chopped parsley to create the yogurt sauce.

Step 6

Assemble the pita pockets by stuffing each pita with sautéed mushrooms, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 7

Drizzle the yogurt sauce generously over the filling and sprinkle with the remaining fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Mushroom Pita Pockets!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1192.5 grams (1192.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1194

Total Fat 38.40g	49%
Saturated Fat 7.30g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 2555mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 175.90g	64%
Dietary Fiber 16.40g	59%
Total Sugars 27.00g
Protein 47.50g	95%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 339mg	26%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 2277mg	48%

*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: 27.9%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 56.8%