Piñata Pitas

Vegetarian
Health score
13%
Piñata Pitas
45 min.
8
222kcal

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on a vibrant journey? Introducing Piñata Pitas, a delightful vegetarian dish that’s not only bursting with flavor but also packed with nutrition! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, these pitas are a fun and interactive way to enjoy a wholesome meal.

Imagine biting into a warm, fluffy pita filled with a colorful medley of black beans, golden hominy, and protein-rich tofu, all sautéed to perfection with aromatic herbs and spices. The addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy tang that beautifully complements the fresh tomatoes and green onions on top. Each bite is a fiesta of textures and tastes that will leave you craving more!

With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can whip up this delicious dish that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for entertaining friends or family. Plus, at only 222 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, Piñata Pitas are sure to impress. Get ready to fill your pitas and your heart with this scrumptious recipe!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
  • tablespoon parsley dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • ounces feta cheese divided crumbled
  • 0.5 cup green onions sliced
  • teaspoons ground coriander 
  • 15.5 ounce golden hominy drained canned
  • cup onion chopped
  • 7-inch pitas cut in half ()
  • 12.3 ounce spicy tofu firm drained cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion; saut 3 minutes.
  3. Add vinegar, hominy, beans, and tofu; saut 10 minutes. Stir in parsley, coriander, thyme, and pepper; saut 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup cheese. Fill each pita half with 1/2 cup bean mixture; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, 3 tablespoons tomato, and 1 tablespoon green onions.
  5. Note: 1 (25-ounce) can of whole-kernel corn, drained, may be substituted for hominy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein22.61%
Fat35.43%
Carbs41.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.75
Glycemic Load
1.8
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.29478253489%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.19mg
Apigenin
11.26mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1.83mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:222.13kcal
11.11%
Fat:8.85g
13.62%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.79%
Carbohydrates:23.59g
7.86%
Net Carbohydrates:17.04g
6.2%
Sugar:3.48g
3.86%
Cholesterol:25.23mg
8.41%
Sodium:726.69mg
31.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.71g
25.42%
Fiber:6.55g
26.21%
Calcium:239.6mg
23.96%
Vitamin K:20.42µg
19.45%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.43%
Phosphorus:191.59mg
19.16%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.62%
Iron:2.52mg
14.02%
Folate:54.79µg
13.7%
Zinc:1.84mg
12.23%
Magnesium:42.61mg
10.65%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.26%
Vitamin C:8.37mg
10.14%
Selenium:6.9µg
9.86%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.74%
Potassium:318.36mg
9.1%
Vitamin A:425.31IU
8.51%
Copper:0.17mg
8.36%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.99%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.16%
Vitamin B3:0.9mg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.97%
Source:My Recipes