What are quinoa pockets you ask? Well, they’re a quinoa salad shoved in a pita.
And they’re good.
I got the inspiration from Angela’s Protein Packed Pita Pocket but altered it to what I had on hand. You can also make a wrap of this, which was originally my intention…but my wraps were moldy. Bummer.
You can use any combination of ingredients to make this work which makes this a great quick and easy lunch or dinner alternative. (I ate this for dinner three days in a row with a side of fresh veggies)
Quinoa Pockets
- 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 avocado, chopped
- 1 roma tomato, chopped
- fresh spinach
- 1 tbs balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbs olive oil
- garlic powder, salt, pepper to taste
- In a bowl, mix everything but the balsamic and oil together (I like to mix the oil and vinegar separately and then drizzle it in but you don’t have to)
- Shove everything in a pita. I overstuffed on half of a pita but you can obviously spread it out into a whole one
That’s it! Easy and so good! And it has healthy fats, plenty of protein, it’s vegan and very very tasty. And did I mention filling?
If you do try this, let me know what variations you try. You can essentially stuff a pita with anything (that’s what she said) so please feel free to let me know what you think!
I made this last night — SOOOOO good. I think I’m having it again tonight too
A co-worker recommended trying caramelized onions and something else with it too — I’ll have to get the exact ingredients and let you know!
Yay!! I’m so glad you tried it! Caramelized onions .. you’re going to love this friday’s recipe if you like caramelized onions