Lunch · High fiber
Greek Lentil Stuffed Pita
A lentil stuffed pita with a deliberate mix of fiber, protein, color, and satisfying texture.
Mise en place
Ingredients
For 1 serving
- 1 small whole-wheat pita
- ½ cup cooked lentils
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- 2 Tbsp tzatziki
Step by step
Method
- 01
Warm small whole-wheat pita for 10–15 seconds so it bends without tearing.
- 02
Layer cooked lentils down the center.
- 03
Add chopped cucumber and tzatziki, leaving a border at both ends.
- 04
Fold in the sides, roll tightly, cut on the diagonal, and serve.
Estimated per serving
Nutrition snapshot
Use these estimates as a planning aid. Brands, substitutions, and portion size can change the numbers.
Authenticity & sources
Original DiabeticCookland recipe
Recipe origin. DiabeticCookland developed this measured ingredient list and cooking method. It is not copied from, endorsed by, or presented as a published recipe from another organization.
Nutrition guidance reviewed. The balanced-meal approach was informed by Harvard Nutrition Source · Recipes. This link is the guidance source—not a claim that the organization authored this recipe.
Food-safety standard. Doneness guidance follows the USDA safe-temperature chart.
Health note. Nutrition values remain estimates and this recipe has not been medically personalized. Use exact product labels when carbohydrate accuracy affects medication dosing.
