Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas



Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas are a great healthy lunch option that you can easily prepare and take with you. These pitas are packed with creamy avocado, protein-rich black beans, and a refreshing mix of vegetables, making them both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients:
  • 2 whole wheat pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for toasting

Instructions:

Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C

To make pockets, cut the whole wheat pitas open

Put the ripe avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mash it up

Put some of the mashed avocado mixture in the middle of each pita pocket

In a different bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, diced tomato, diced red onion, diced black beans, and chili powder if using

Combine well

Fill up a pita pocket with the bean and vegetable mix

Spray cooking spray or olive oil on the outside of the pitas to make them look nice

Put the stuffed pitas on a baking sheet and bake them in a hot oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are toasted and just a little crispy

Take it out of the oven, let it cool for one minute, and then serve it right away

Have fun with your tasty and healthy Toasted Avocado and Bean Pitas!


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