Vegetable-Stuffed Mini Pita Pockets with Hummus Spread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

Mini pita pockets filled with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables and a creamy hummus spread, ideal for a nutritious kid-friendly snack. This Mediterranean-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mini whole wheat pita pockets, hummus, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 mini whole wheat pita pockets
• 1/2 cup hummus
• 1/2 medium, diced small cucumber
• 10, quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup, chopped baby spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a pinch black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 medium diced cucumber, 10 quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, and 1 cup chopped baby spinach leaves.
2. Step 2: Drizzle 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon olive oil over the vegetables, then season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Cut 8 mini whole wheat pita pockets in half to create pockets, then spread about 1 tablespoon hummus inside each half.
4. Step 4: Stuff each hummus-spread pita half with the mixed vegetables evenly, gently pressing to fill.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a fresh, crunchy snack or light lunch.