Toasted pita bread and hummus reminds me of my college roommate and friend-turned sister-in-law (how fun is that?). She used to eat it often and it became one of our quick lunches in between classes. The lightly warmed and toasted pita was so good with a smear of hummus on it. I thought this time I would turn it into a more filling meal by adding some sauteed vegetables.
This is a delicious vegetarian meal great for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer! You can easily make it vegan by omitting the feta cheese. You could also saute the veggies ahead of time, mix in the olives and feta and pack it and the hummus in tupperware containers for a healthy, easy-to-assemble work lunch.
I have one more post planned for this week and then I am off to the IFBC conference (International Food Blogging Conference) organized by Foodista.com and Zephyr Adventures.
I have heard fabulous things about this conference which I almost booked last year when it took place in New Orleans. I am so lucky that I just have to travel the short drive to Seattle to attend the conference this year.
The conference focus on three things: food, writing and technology. The agenda looks amazing and includes sessions such as: The Elements in Building Traffic, Food Photography & Cooking Demo, Writing and Storytelling and much more. I am already having a hard time deciding which sessions to attend as all the options look great.
My sweet mom is taking charge of the kids so I can attend. So lucky! I will be sure to give you a couple post-conference updates. I am sure the food and sessions will be amazing!
Enjoy this healthy easy pita pizza!
Vegetarian Hummus Pita Pizza Prep time Cook time Total time Serves: 2 servings Ingredients - 2 pita breads
- ¼ cup hummus
- ½ cup chopped tomato
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
- 2 Tablespoons feta cheese crumbles
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- juice from ½ lemon
- pinch of black pepper
- optional: chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions - Spray cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat, saute chopped tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper and garlic for ~5 minutes or until softened. Season with cumin, oregano and black pepper. Squeeze ½ lemon over vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile toast the pita bread in the oven on 350 degrees for ~4 minutes or until lightly toasted but still soft (I sprayed mine first with an olive oil mist).
- Spread 2 Tablespoons of hummus on each pita, top each with half of vegetable mixture, 1 Tablespoon of chopped kalamata olives and 1 Tablespoon of feta cheese. Garnish with chopped basil or cilantro (optional).
- 2 pita breads
- ¼ cup hummus
- ½ cup chopped tomato
- ⅓ cup diced red onion
- ⅓ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 Tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
- 2 Tablespoons feta cheese crumbles
- ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- juice from ½ lemon
- pinch of black pepper
- optional: chopped parsley or cilantro
- Spray cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil in a non stick skillet over medium heat, saute chopped tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper and garlic for ~5 minutes or until softened. Season with cumin, oregano and black pepper. Squeeze ½ lemon over vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile toast the pita bread in the oven on 350 degrees for ~4 minutes or until lightly toasted but still soft (I sprayed mine first with an olive oil mist).
- Spread 2 Tablespoons of hummus on each pita, top each with half of vegetable mixture, 1 Tablespoon of chopped kalamata olives and 1 Tablespoon of feta cheese. Garnish with chopped basil or cilantro (optional).
Question: What was one of your go-to college lunches? Have you been to any blogging conferences?
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YUM! i’ve been to the healthy living summit and blend retreat – both awesome conferences!
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I want to look into the Blend retreat for this year- crossing my fingers the timing will work out!
have so much fun this weekend!
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Thank you! I can’t wait for the free time!!!!
I actually made a homemade pizza last night – and kept it somewhat healthy. But yours looks great!!!
Mmm, homemade pizzas are the best. My kids would not approve of me calling this a pizza, but it works. 😉
College lunch… Man, I don’t even remember – turkey slices and cherry tomatoes I believe, LOL! I remember the people working in the dining hall getting VERY MAD AT ME because I was always eat all the cherry tomatoes, LOL!!!
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Turkey slices & tomatoes. How funny. Did you eat anything unhealthy back then?!
This is my kind of lunch-simple and delicious!
Thanks Bree! Simple it is and the veggies are great leftover (cold) too!
This looks delicious! I love Mediterranean food–especially “pizza”!
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Thanks Lisa! My kiddos would most likely not approve of me calling them pizzas. 😉
That really looks good! Pretty easy too (which I always love).
Have fun at your conference! Cheers to your mom too 🙂
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Yes, super easy. Almost doesn’t need a recipe! 🙂 Thanks!
I love easy meal ideas like this, and it would be delicious on top of a baked Udi’s gluten-free crust which tastes a little like pita to me. For the life of me, I have no idea what I ate for lunch in college, but I did have a roommate who always made a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough and kept it in our fridge for snacking on. Have fun at your conference-looking forward to hearing all about it 🙂
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Ooh, so simple and delicious!! I need to make this- L loves hummus, too.
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