Avocado pitas: Discover the tasty twist you need!
Avocado pitas are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pita sandwiches, filled with creamy avocado and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork and mix in lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Gently fold the vegetable mixture into the mashed avocado.
- Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds.
- Stuff each pita with the avocado mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- These pitas can be made ahead of time; just keep the filling separate until ready to serve.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg