Veggie Stuffed Pita

Whole wheat pita are stuffed with veggies and topped with cheese. Use family favorite veggies to make this easy lunch or dinner.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minLow CarbVegetarian

Whole wheat pita are stuffed with veggies and topped with cheese. Use family favorite veggies to make this easy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 piece(s) Zucchinis
  • 4 piece(s) Carrots
  • 2 cup Broccoli, chopped
  • 12 oz Cheddar cheese, low-fat
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 12 cup Mini pitas (whole wheat, 4 inch across)

Instructions

  1. Wash vegetables.
  2. Remove the broccoli flowers from stems, cut the flowers into small florets, and put into mixing bowl.
  3. Peel carrots and cut off the ends. Grate carrots and put into mixing bowl.
  4. Slice the zucchini into thin slices. Cut each slice into quarters and put into bowl.
  5. Grate the cheese and put into a separate bowl.
  6. Measure oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix together.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet. Put the spices in the heated oil and then add the mixture of vegetables to the pan. Stir vegetables with a wooden spoon and sauté about 5 minutes. When the vegetables are slightly tender, remove from heat.
  8. Spoon vegetable mixture into the pita. Top the hot vegetables with 1 ounce grated cheese.

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Storage

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