VEGETABLES-AND-DIP PITA POCKET

Vegetables-and-Dip Pita Pocket image

Children can enjoy the fun combination in these pita pocket sandwiches. Each bite delivers the crunch of vegetables and the creaminess of dip. Sweet pickles add a little excitement to each bite. You can swap the standard pairing of carrots and celery for other crunchy vegetables you enjoy raw, like fennel, cucumber or peppers.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories sandwiches, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 pita sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pita, cut in half
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery (from 1 large stalk)
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots (from 1 peeled carrot)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons tahini-coriander white bean hummus (see recipe)
4 tablespoons labneh or plain Greek yogurt
8 slices bread and butter pickle
4 tablespoons parsley leaves (from about 2 sprigs)

Steps:

Toast the pita just until warm and pliable.
In a medium bowl, toss the celery and carrots with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt to coat. Divide the bean dip and yogurt between the cavities of the pita halves, then stuff with the celery-carrot mix, pickle slices and parsley.
Serve or wrap tightly in foil, plastic wrap or wax paper and pack for lunch.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 674, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1584 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams