Pita Bread Bowls with Couscous Filling

Vegetarian
Health score
28%
Pita Bread Bowls with Couscous Filling
15 min.
4
210kcal

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Craving a quick, healthy, and flavorful bite? These Pita Bread Bowls with Couscous Filling are the answer! Imagine warm, crispy pita bread transformed into edible bowls, brimming with a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired couscous salad. This vegetarian delight is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a light lunch, a satisfying snack, or a delightful appetizer to impress your guests.

What makes this recipe so special? The combination of textures and flavors is simply irresistible. Fluffy couscous mingles with creamy garbanzo beans, the bright tang of tomatoes, the salty pop of ripe olives, and the sweet surprise of raisins. A hint of cumin adds warmth, while a dollop of yogurt provides a cool, refreshing finish.

These pita bowls are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. They are a great source of protein and fiber, keeping you feeling full and energized. Plus, at only 210 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!

So, ditch the boring salads and embrace this fun and innovative twist on a classic Mediterranean favorite! Grab your pita bread, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 15 ounce garbanzo beans drained canned
  • 0.3 cup couscous uncooked
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.3 cup green onion sliced ( 1 large)
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 cup nonfat cream plain sour
  • 0.3 cup olives ripe sliced
  • 7-inch pita bread rounds ()
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • cup tomatoes chopped ( 1 medium)
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Press 1 pita bread round gently into a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 1/2 minutes or until crisp. Repeat procedure with remaining pita bread rounds. Set aside.
  2. While pitas cook, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Add couscous; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork, and transfer to a medium bowl.
  5. Add garbanzo beans and next 6 ingredients to couscous; toss gently. Spoon couscous mixture evenly into pita bread bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein16.42%
Fat15.19%
Carbs68.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
91.53
Glycemic Load
15.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.793912949769%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.25mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.55kcal
10.48%
Fat:3.67g
5.64%
Saturated Fat:0.46g
2.85%
Carbohydrates:37.13g
12.38%
Net Carbohydrates:30.16g
10.97%
Sugar:2.36g
2.63%
Cholesterol:0.31mg
0.1%
Sodium:453.1mg
19.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.91g
17.83%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.68%
Vitamin B6:0.6mg
29.98%
Fiber:6.97g
27.88%
Phosphorus:155.87mg
15.59%
Vitamin K:16.06µg
15.3%
Copper:0.28mg
13.86%
Magnesium:48.34mg
12.08%
Potassium:409.36mg
11.7%
Iron:2.07mg
11.49%
Folate:41.71µg
10.43%
Calcium:91.92mg
9.19%
Vitamin C:7.49mg
9.08%
Vitamin A:424.51IU
8.49%
Zinc:1.14mg
7.63%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.7%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.52%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.6%
Vitamin B3:1.07mg
5.37%
Selenium:3.06µg
4.38%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.75%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.56%
Source:My Recipes