Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
0.67 cup

sesame seeds

unhulled

0.5 cup

tahini

0.75 cup

water

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 tsp

soy sauce

low sodium

1 tsp

Mrs. Dash seasoning mix

2 unit

dates

pitted and sliced

1 unit

garlic

sliced

1 unit

onion

thinly sliced

1 unit

sweet red pepper

chopped

8 ounce

baby bella mushrooms

sliced

0.5 tsp

oil

4 unit

whole grain pita

2.5 cup

baby arugula

Step 1
~3 min

Combine sesame seeds (or tahini), water, lemon juice, soy sauce, VegiZest, dates, and garlic in a high-powered blender.

Step 2
~3 min

Blend until smooth to create the pita spread.

Step 3
~3 min

Set the pita spread aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat a large covered non-stick frying pan with oil.

Step 5
~3 min

Add onion, red pepper, and mushrooms to the pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently and adding small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7
~3 min

Cut each pita in half across and gently open to create a pocket.

Step 8
~3 min

Spread 1/8 of the pita spread inside each pita half.

Step 9
~3 min

Add 1/8 of the vegetable filling to each pita half.

Step 10
~3 min

Stuff each pita half with baby arugula.

Step 11
~3 min

Serve two pita halves per person.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of water in the filling to achieve the desired consistency.

For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Pita spread can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad or soup.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Pita bread is a staple in many Mediterranean cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Quick Meal
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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