Veggie Burger Pitas

Health score
11%
Veggie Burger Pitas
25 min.
4
184kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian option for your next meal, look no further than these Veggie Burger Pitas. With a prep time of just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. The calorie count is a reasonable 184 kcal per serving, making it a great choice for those watching their diet.
The star of this dish is the vegetarian burger, which is packed with flavor and texture. The burger is accompanied by a colorful array of vegetables, including bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cucumber, adding a fresh and crunchy element to the pitas. The dill weed and seasoned salt bring a unique and savory taste to the mix, while the fat-free mayonnaise and sour cream provide a creamy texture without the guilt.
The cooking process is straightforward and efficient. By baking the burgers and vegetables together, you save time and effort, and the cooking spray ensures that the veggies are perfectly seasoned and tender. The pita bread provides a convenient and tasty vessel for the burger and veggies, making it easy to eat and enjoy.
This recipe is a great way to satisfy your burger cravings while keeping things healthy and exciting. With a good balance of protein, fat, and carbs, it's a well-rounded meal that will leave you feeling energized and satisfied. So, if you're ready to try something new and delicious, give these Veggie Burger Pitas a go and enjoy a tasty vegetarian adventure!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 450F. 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

Calories184kcal
Protein42.85%
Fat39.38%
Carbs17.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.25
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
7.9065218269825%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.53mg
Luteolin
1.57mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.53mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.67kcal
9.18%
Fat:7.71g
11.86%
Saturated Fat:2.11g
13.2%
Carbohydrates:7.82g
2.61%
Net Carbohydrates:6.21g
2.26%
Sugar:3.18g
3.53%
Cholesterol:65.96mg
21.99%
Sodium:301.58mg
13.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.87g
37.74%
Vitamin C:27.52mg
33.36%
Vitamin A:1526.84IU
30.54%
Vitamin K:28.11µg
26.77%
Iron:1.73mg
9.62%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.74%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.65%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.52%
Potassium:233.25mg
6.66%
Fiber:1.61g
6.44%
Copper:0.11mg
5.62%
Calcium:54.03mg
5.4%
Vitamin B3:1.03mg
5.17%
Phosphorus:48.35mg
4.84%
Folate:19.23µg
4.81%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.38%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.17%
Selenium:2.71µg
3.88%
Magnesium:14.38mg
3.59%
Zinc:0.3mg
1.99%