7 Ideas for Quick Vegetarian Pita Lunches

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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My can’t-live-without-it item for quick lunches is whole wheat pita bread. Healthy and filling, pita rounds can be stuffed with salads, made into sandwiches, or turned into impromptu personal pizzas. The blog Love and Lemons created a colorful spread of quick vegetarian pita lunch ideas that has inspired me to shake up my pita routine and try a few new combinations.

I’ve made pita “pizzas” with hummus or smashed avocado, but I like the addition of pine nuts or sunflower seeds to add a little crunch and a boost of protein and healthy fats. And mixing a little quinoa into a carrot salad before stuffing it in a pita is a great way to keep you satisfied longer after lunch.

→ Get the recipes: Easy Pita Lunch Ideas at Love and Lemons

If you’re looking for even more pita lunch inspiration, here are a few more ideas from our archives, as well our best tip for warming up frozen pita bread.

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Whole Wheat Pita with Kale & Asiago

More Quick Pita Lunch Recipes & Tips

Do you have any favorite quick pita lunch ideas?

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