Veggie Burger Pitas

Health score
10%
Veggie Burger Pitas
25 min.
4
182kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that can be prepared in just 25 minutes? Look no further than these mouthwatering Veggie Burger Pitas! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch, this recipe combines the hearty goodness of vegetarian burgers with the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables, all wrapped up in soft pita bread.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm pita pocket filled with a perfectly cooked veggie burger, complemented by the crunch of green bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavors, enhanced by a creamy topping of fat-free mayonnaise and sour cream, along with a refreshing hint of cucumber and dill. Not only is this dish a feast for the taste buds, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it a guilt-free indulgence.

Whether you're a long-time vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these Veggie Burger Pitas are sure to impress. They are not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to enjoy a wholesome meal that the whole family will love!

Ingredients

  • 12.8 oz vegetable burgers frozen (4 burgers)
  • medium bell pepper green cut into thin strips
  • medium onion cut into thin slices
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  • serving pam original flavor shopping list 
  • 0.3 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads cut in half to form pockets (es in diameter)
  • leaves red-leaf lettuce red
  • tablespoons mayonnaise fat-free
  • tablespoons cream fat-free sour
  • tablespoon cucumber chopped
  • tablespoon optional: dill dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place burgers on one side of pan.
  3. Place bell pepper, onion and mushrooms on other side of pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray for about 3 seconds; sprinkle with seasoned salt.
  4. Bake 10 minutes.
  5. Remove mushrooms from pan. Turn burgers and vegetables; bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender and burgers are hot.
  6. In small bowl, mix topping ingredients.
  7. Spread topping on insides of pita bread halves. Fill each pita bread half with lettuce, burger and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Calories182kcal
Protein43.09%
Fat39.84%
Carbs17.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
49
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
7.4952173168245%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg
Luteolin
1.57mg
Isorhamnetin
1.42mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:182.01kcal
9.1%
Fat:7.69g
11.84%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.21%
Carbohydrates:7.42g
2.47%
Net Carbohydrates:5.91g
2.15%
Sugar:3.18g
3.53%
Cholesterol:65.96mg
21.99%
Sodium:300.09mg
13.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.72g
37.44%
Vitamin C:27.23mg
33.01%
Vitamin A:1490.68IU
29.81%
Vitamin K:28.11µg
26.77%
Iron:1.37mg
7.62%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.41%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.11%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.23%
Fiber:1.51g
6.04%
Potassium:209.18mg
5.98%
Copper:0.11mg
5.44%
Vitamin B3:1.01mg
5.07%
Folate:19.38µg
4.85%
Phosphorus:44.35mg
4.43%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.18%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.17%
Calcium:40.86mg
4.09%
Selenium:2.71µg
3.88%
Magnesium:11.05mg
2.76%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.84%