Name: Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Pita Pockets
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole wheat pita pockets; 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed); 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade, dairy-free); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; Salt and pepper, to taste

Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Pita Pockets

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These Build-Your-Own Mediterranean Pita Pockets are perfect for family or friends to cook and eat together. Each person can personalize their own pita with their favorite colorful veggies, seasoned chickpeas, olives, and creamy hummus. The hands-on assembly makes it fun for all ages, while the Mediterranean flavors are bright, fresh, and satisfying. The recipe is entirely vegan, dairy-free, and perfect for a casual summer dinner, especially for 'National Exercise with Your Child Week'—getting everyone involved in the kitchen is a joyful way to celebrate!

Ingredients

Instructions

In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
Prep all veggies: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and bell pepper, shred carrots (if not pre-shredded), slice olives and red onion, and chop parsley. Arrange each ingredient in small bowls or on a large platter.
Warm pita pockets in a toaster or oven for 2-3 minutes until soft and pliable. Cut each pita in half to create pockets.
Set up a 'build-your-own' station with all veggies, seasoned chickpeas, olives, parsley, lemon wedges, and hummus.
Let everyone layer their own pita pocket: start with a swipe of hummus, fill with chickpeas and favorite veggies, top with parsley, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.
Enjoy together, swapping flavor combinations and sharing your creations!